What does mesalamine 800 mg cost (and why prices vary)?
Mesalamine 800 mg pricing depends mainly on the formulation and brand. Costs can differ by:
- Brand vs generic (and which generic manufacturer)
- Tablet size/strength (e.g., 800 mg delayed-release formulations)
- Pharmacy pricing, location, and whether you use insurance
- Whether you pay cash vs use a discount program
The exact price is not provided in the information available here, so you’ll need to check your specific pharmacy listing or a price tool to get the current number.
How to get the lowest price for mesalamine 800 mg near you
If you want the best “out-the-door” price, the quickest path is:
- Search your pharmacy’s site/app for “mesalamine 800 mg” and compare cash price and your copay
- Compare 2–3 nearby pharmacies (prices can differ a lot for the same generic)
- Ask the pharmacy if your prescription can be filled as an equivalent generic if you’re on a brand
- If eligible, ask about manufacturer copay assistance or patient assistance programs
What to check before comparing prices (so you don’t get the wrong product)
When comparing listings, confirm the prescription matches what you’re buying:
- Drug name: mesalamine
- Strength: 800 mg
- Release type (example: delayed-release/extended-release) if shown
- Dosage form (tablet vs other forms)
Different release forms can be priced differently and may not be interchangeable without prescriber approval.
Can prices be reduced with alternatives?
Sometimes prescribers can switch between equivalent generic products (and sometimes different release formulations) to reduce cost, but the change should be confirmed with your clinician because mesalamine formulations are not always directly interchangeable.
Where to look for an exact current price
To get the actual “mesalamine 800 mg price” today, use a live pharmacy price listing (your pharmacy’s website/app) or a prescription pricing search tool that matches:
- your ZIP code
- the exact NDC/product
- cash vs insurance price
If you tell me your country (and ZIP code if in the US), whether it’s brand or generic, and the exact label text (release type if shown), I can help you narrow what to search for and what you should compare.
Sources
I don’t have any price/availability sources in the provided information, so I can’t cite specific current pricing.