How much is zoledronic acid?

Price for zoledronic acid varies a lot by country, brand vs generic, dose (4 mg vs 5 mg), and whether you’re paying cash or through insurance. It’s also given as an IV infusion in a clinic, so infusion fees add to the cost.

In the U.S. ballpark (cash pay): a single vial of zoledronic acid can roughly be in the range of about $1,000 to $2,000, and you’ll also typically pay a separate infusion/administration charge of a few hundred dollars. Insurance usually lowers out-of-pocket costs substantially, but the exact amount depends on your plan and whether a generic is available to you.

Key points:
- Zometa (cancer dose) is 4 mg per infusion; Reclast (osteoporosis dose) is 5 mg per year.
- Brand names vs generics can change price; generics are often cheaper if available in your country.
- Costs include the drug and the infusion service; often billed separately.
- Manufacturer patient assistance programs may help if you’re uninsured or underinsured.

Questions to tailor an answer:
- Which country are you in?
- Is this for Zometa (cancer) or Reclast (osteoporosis)?
- Do you know if you have insurance or you’re paying cash?
- Are you asking about a specific dose or brand (brand vs generic)?

If you’d like, tell me your country and which indication, and I can give more targeted guidance and help you think of ways to check current prices (e.g., with local pharmacies or the infusions center).