Testosterone Micronized Coupons & Prices

Micronized testosterone is testosterone that's been broken down into very small particles so it can be absorbed better in a cream, capsule, or dissolving lozenge (troche). It's typically prepared by compounding pharmacies for hormone therapy, rather than sold as a single, one-size-fits-all commercial product. Because compounded prices vary a lot from pharmacy to pharmacy, comparing with a testosterone coupon from Rx.com before you fill can help — enter your ZIP above to see today's price.

What Is Micronized Testosterone?

Testosterone is an androgen, the main male sex hormone, also produced at lower levels in women. "Micronized" refers to the very small particle size of the raw testosterone, which is used to help it dissolve and absorb better when compounded into creams, gels, dissolving troches, or capsules for men with low testosterone (hypogonadism) or, at much lower doses, for women as part of hormone therapy.

Unlike testosterone gels, patches, and injections that carry their own FDA-approved brand-name products, micronized testosterone preparations are generally custom-compounded by a licensed 503A or 503B pharmacy for an individual patient's prescription rather than sold as a single FDA-approved commercial drug product.

Comparing Prices on Compounded Testosterone

Because compounded medications are prepared individually rather than mass-manufactured, pricing isn't standardized the way it is for a commercial NDC, and insurance coverage for compounded products varies. That makes shopping around especially worthwhile. Rx.com compares pharmacy pricing so you can see how the cost of your prescription compares before you fill it — enter your ZIP above to check today's price.

How It Compares to Other Testosterone Options

• Testosterone cypionate injection — an FDA-approved injectable form, typically given every one to two weeks.
• Testosterone gel (e.g., AndroGel) — an FDA-approved daily topical gel.
• Testosterone patch (e.g., Androderm) — an FDA-approved daily transdermal patch.

Your doctor will help decide which form fits your situation, insurance, and preferences; a compounded micronized formulation is sometimes chosen when a patient can't tolerate a commercial product or needs a customized dose or delivery method not offered by an FDA-approved product.

Safety Information

Testosterone is a Schedule III controlled substance because of its potential for misuse. It's not appropriate for men with normal testosterone levels or for enhancing athletic performance. Topical and compounded testosterone products can transfer to others through skin contact, so care should be taken to cover the application site and wash hands after use. FDA-approved topical testosterone gels carry a boxed warning about virilization (signs of early sexual development) in children from secondary exposure, so keeping treated skin covered and away from children is important, especially around children and pregnant women. Your doctor will typically monitor blood counts, prostate health, and hormone levels during treatment. This is general information, not medical advice — talk to your provider about whether testosterone therapy, and this particular form of it, is right for you.