What’s the typical dronabinol (Marinol/Syndros) price per pill?
Dronabinol is sold under brand names (commonly Marinol; Syndros is an oral solution) and is available in different strengths. Because pharmacy cash prices vary by:
- formulation (capsule vs. solution),
- strength (for example, mg per capsule),
- dosing and package size,
- your location and pharmacy pricing,
a single “cost per pill” number isn’t stable across markets based on the information provided.
How much do pharmacies charge for a dronabinol capsule (per mg and per capsule)?
To estimate cost per pill, you usually need the exact product strength and count, then convert to “per capsule”:
- price for the whole bottle ÷ number of capsules = cost per pill
- if you compare across strengths, use mg-per-capsule as the common denominator
If you tell me the exact strength you’re asking about (e.g., how many mg per capsule) and whether it’s Marinol or another dronabinol product, I can help you calculate the per-pill figure from a specific pharmacy price you’re seeing (or from a list price you provide).
What affects dronabinol’s cash price the most?
The biggest drivers are the same ones that often change “per pill” numbers day to day:
- which brand/formulation you’re getting (capsule vs. solution)
- whether a discount card, insurance, or manufacturer copay program applies
- whether the prescription is filled as a generic (where available) or brand
- pharmacy and region pricing differences
- quantity dispensed (30 vs. 60 vs. other counts)
Is there cheaper access through programs (insurance, copays, discount cards)?
Many patients lower out-of-pocket cost by using at least one of these:
- insurance coverage (your copay can be far less than the cash price)
- prescription discount programs (varies by pharmacy)
- manufacturer assistance programs (where available)
If you share your country (and whether you’re paying cash or using insurance), I can point you to the most relevant way to bring the price down.
How do I price it if I’m using Syndros (solution) instead of capsules?
Syndros is an oral solution, so the “cost per pill” framing doesn’t apply directly. You price it by:
- bottle size (mL) and total cost,
- then convert to your prescribed daily/total dose.
If you tell me the bottle size and your prescribed dose (mL per day), I can help compute cost per day and cost per “typical dose.”
Sources
No source links were provided in the information above, and I don’t want to guess a specific per-pill price without the exact dronabinol product/strength and a price reference.