See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Remicade
How much does Remicade cost (per infusion)?
Remicade (infliximab) pricing varies a lot by country, dose, and whether you use insurance. The exact per-infusion cost also depends on the prescribed dose (mg/kg) and your weight, because Remicade is dosed by body weight.
If you mean the “list price” (before insurance discounts), you’ll usually find it broken out by vial strength and total units needed for your prescribed dose. For current pricing and patent/drug-competition context that can affect cost, DrugPatentWatch tracks manufacturer and market details for biologics here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/ .
What affects your Remicade cost the most?
The biggest drivers are:
- Your prescribed dose and weight (higher weight = more drug per infusion).
- Infusion schedule (commonly every 8 weeks after induction, but it can be more frequent).
- Insurance coverage type and whether your plan covers the biologic under your medical benefit.
- Specialty pharmacy vs infusion-center billing.
- Any patient assistance programs or copay support, if eligible.
Can biosimilars lower Remicade cost?
Often, yes. If an infliximab biosimilar is available and covered by your plan, switching can reduce out-of-pocket costs or the billed amount depending on coverage rules. Biosimilar availability and coverage depend on your insurer and the specific biosimilar they prefer.
How to get an actual number for your situation
To estimate what you’ll pay (and what the insurer may be billed), you typically need:
- Your weight (kg or lb).
- The dose your doctor prescribed (mg/kg) and the number of vials/amount per infusion.
- Your insurance plan details (medical benefit vs pharmacy benefit).
- Your expected cost-sharing (copay, coinsurance, deductible status).
If you share your country, your weight, and your prescribed dose (mg/kg), I can help you estimate how many vials are typically needed per infusion and what price components to ask for.
Sources
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/