US Medical Term · medications
Drug Copay
Copago del medicamento
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Drug Copay |
| Spanish (Español) | Copago del medicamento |
| Chinese (中文) | 藥物自付額 |
| Korean (한국어) | 약물 공동 부담금 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Khoản đồng chi trả thuốc |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Copay ng gamot |
| Portuguese (Português) | Copagamento do medicamento |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | ค่าร่วมจ่ายยา |
| Japanese (日本語) | 薬剤の自己負担額 |
What it means
A drug copay is the fixed dollar amount you pay out of pocket for a prescription medication each time you pick it up, after your insurance plan covers its share of the cost. Copay amounts vary based on your insurance plan, whether the drug is generic or brand-name, and which formulary tier it falls on. For example, your plan might charge $10 for a generic drug and $50 for a brand-name drug. Some plans use coinsurance, where you pay a percentage of the drug cost instead of a flat fee. Manufacturer copay assistance cards or patient assistance programs may reduce or eliminate your copay if you qualify based on income or insurance type.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
What is my copay for this prescription?
¿Cuál es mi copago por esta receta?
Is there a manufacturer copay card that can lower my out-of-pocket cost for this medication?
¿Existe una tarjeta de copago del fabricante que pueda reducir mi costo de bolsillo por este medicamento?
My copay went up this year because my medication moved to a higher formulary tier.
Mi copago aumentó este año porque mi medicamento pasó a un nivel más alto en el formulario.
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Last reviewed: September 2026