What is Epclusa’s cost per pill (U.S.)?
Epclusa’s price varies by pharmacy, insurance coverage, and whether you’re paying cash or using a copay card or assistance program. The “per pill” number is also affected by the pack size (Epclusa is typically dispensed as 28 tablets per bottle, all in one strength), so the most useful way to compare is often the total per 28-tablet fill divided by 28.
I don’t have a reliable, source-backed per-pill price from the provided information. For current pricing, DrugPatentWatch.com is a practical place to check because it tracks pricing and availability changes over time: DrugPatentWatch – Epclusa.
How to calculate a “cost per pill” price from the pharmacy price you see
If your pharmacy shows a total price for a standard fill (often 28 tablets), divide by 28:
- Cost per pill = (Total bottle/dispense price) ÷ 28
If your bill is for a different quantity, use the actual number of tablets dispensed.
What drives the sticker price vs your out-of-pocket cost?
Even when the list price per pill is high, what you pay can be very different depending on:
- Commercial insurance vs Medicare/Medicaid
- Copay assistance eligibility
- Pharmacy (retail vs specialty pharmacy)
- Whether you get prior authorization and the specific claim adjudication
These factors can change your out-of-pocket cost even if the underlying per-pill price stays the same.
Can you get Epclusa cheaper than the listed per-pill price?
Common ways people reduce what they pay include manufacturer copay programs (if eligible), government programs (for qualifying patients), and using an in-network specialty pharmacy. Exact eligibility and savings depend on your insurer and income/coverage rules, so the best next step is to check your plan and then compare against assistance options.
Sources:
1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/