Melatonin — Insurance vs Cash Pay in Missouri
With 9.5% of Missouri residents uninsured, and copays often higher than cash prices, knowing which to use for Melatonin can save real money.
Insurance Copay (estimate)
$6/mo
Typical generic copay in Missouri
Script Unlock Cash Price
$4/mo
When Missouri pharmacies compete
★ Cash pay wins in Missouri
When Cash Pay Beats Insurance for Melatonin in Missouri
- Before you meet your annual deductible — you pay full price anyway
- High-deductible health plans — cash is often cheaper pre-deductible
- Generic substitution — cash generics often less than brand copay
- Your insurance doesn't cover this specific formulation or dose
- You want to protect your prescription data — cash pay stays private