Comprehensive medication guide to Intrarosa including estimated pricing, availability information, side effects, and how to find it in stock at your local pharmacy.
Estimated Insurance Pricing
With insurance or a manufacturer savings card, eligible patients may pay as little as $35 to $75 per month for Intrarosa.
Estimated Cash Pricing
Without insurance, Intrarosa typically costs between $288 and $402 for a 28-count monthly supply.
Medfinder Findability Score
55/100
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Intrarosa (Prasterone) is a vaginal insert used to treat moderate to severe dyspareunia — painful sexual intercourse — caused by vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) due to menopause. It contains 6.5 mg of Prasterone (also known as DHEA), which is inserted vaginally once daily at bedtime. Intrarosa helps restore vaginal tissue by converting locally into active hormones, relieving pain and discomfort associated with postmenopausal vaginal changes.
Intrarosa contains Prasterone, an inactive endogenous steroid (DHEA) that is converted locally within vaginal tissues into active androgens and estrogens. This localized metabolism helps restore vaginal tissue integrity, improve lubrication, and relieve symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy — all without causing significant systemic hormone exposure. This intracrine mechanism makes Intrarosa unique compared to traditional hormone replacement therapies.
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6.5 mg vaginal insert (28-count box with single-use applicators)
Intrarosa receives a moderate findability score of 55. As a brand-name specialty product with no generic equivalent, many pharmacies do not routinely stock it. While there is no formal FDA-reported shortage, patients may need to call several pharmacies or use a pharmacy locator tool to find it in stock. Specialty pharmacies and larger chain pharmacies tend to have better availability. Using Medfinder can help you quickly locate a pharmacy near you that has Intrarosa on hand.
Intrarosa is most commonly prescribed by obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs), particularly those who specialize in menopause management. Primary care physicians, family medicine doctors, and internal medicine providers may also prescribe it. If you are experiencing symptoms of vaginal atrophy due to menopause, your gynecologist or primary care doctor can evaluate whether Intrarosa is appropriate for you.
No, Intrarosa is not a controlled substance. It does not have a DEA schedule classification and is not considered to have abuse potential. It is available by prescription only but does not require the special prescribing or dispensing procedures associated with controlled substances.
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No specific drug interactions are listed in the prescribing information for Intrarosa.
moderatePatients should inform their healthcare provider about all medications and supplements they are taking.
moderateTheoretical interactions may exist with other hormonal therapies or estrogen-containing products due to additive hormonal effects.
moderateAlways consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining Intrarosa with other hormone treatments.
moderateIntrarosa offers a unique approach to treating painful intercourse caused by postmenopausal vaginal atrophy. Its localized mechanism of action — converting DHEA into active hormones directly in vaginal tissue — sets it apart from traditional estrogen therapies. While the cash price of $288 to $402 per month can be steep, manufacturer savings programs can bring the cost down to as little as $35 for eligible commercially insured patients. Since Intrarosa is a specialty product without a generic alternative, finding it in stock may require some effort. Medfinder can help you locate pharmacies that carry Intrarosa near you, saving you time and phone calls.
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