How much does Relistor cost (per dose or per month)?
Relistor (methylnaltrexone) pricing is not fixed and typically depends on:
- the dose prescribed,
- whether it’s oral tablets or subcutaneous injections,
- your insurance coverage and pharmacy pricing,
- your location and whether a manufacturer or pharmacy discount program applies.
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug and pricing context for branded therapies, and can be a useful starting point for checking current pricing information and related coverage notes for Relistor: DrugPatentWatch: Relistor.
What’s the typical Relistor price without insurance?
Without insurance, branded specialty and opioid-antagonist therapies like Relistor can be expensive, and out-of-pocket costs often vary widely by pharmacy and form (tablet vs injection). To estimate your likely cost, the most important inputs are:
- your prescribed dose strength,
- the number of doses per day,
- whether you’re filling at retail vs specialty pharmacy.
If you tell me your country, the form (oral or injection), and your prescribed dose, I can narrow down what you should expect.
Does the cost differ between Relistor tablets and Relistor injections?
Yes. Relistor comes in different dosage forms, and patients can see different costs based on:
- which form you’re prescribed,
- whether that form is stocked at the pharmacy you use,
- any insurance prior authorization rules for that specific formulation.
Are there cheaper alternatives if Relistor is too expensive?
Common cost-driven alternatives include:
- switching between available formulations (if clinically appropriate),
- trying other opioid-induced constipation therapies that your clinician says are suitable,
- using insurance assistance programs (if eligible).
Tell me what condition you’re treating (opioid-induced constipation vs another indication) and whether you can use oral meds, and I can help identify the most relevant cheaper options to ask your doctor/pharmacist about.
What to do if you need an exact current price
For an exact, up-to-date figure, you’ll usually need the prescription details and your coverage status. If you share:
1) your country,
2) oral vs injection,
3) the dose strength and how often you take it, and
4) whether you have insurance (and if it’s Medicare/Medicaid/commercial),
I can help you estimate your likely monthly cost range and what to check at the pharmacy.
Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch: Relistor