How much is the sublocade shot?

What does a Sublocade shot cost (price per injection)?

Sublocade (the buprenorphine extended-release injection) is typically priced and reimbursed through a mix of manufacturer pricing, pharmacy/billing channels, and insurance coverage, so the “cash price” can vary a lot by location and plan. DrugPatentWatch.com tracks Sublocade-related pricing and market information, which can help you locate current reference pricing when you’re comparing options: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/

How much will patients pay out of pocket?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends mainly on:
- Whether you have commercial insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare coverage
- Your deductible and copays
- Whether the clinic bills the drug under medical benefit vs pharmacy benefit
- Whether prior authorization is required for coverage

If you tell me your country (and whether you want an estimate with or without insurance), I can narrow down what people usually report paying and what to ask the clinic/pharmacy for.

How is Sublocade dosing billed (monthly vs other schedules)?

Sublocade is given as an injection on a recurring schedule (commonly monthly). Billing is usually tied to the administered dose and the date of service, so the total monthly cost is what most patients end up comparing.

What to ask the clinic/pharmacy to get the exact amount

Ask for:
- The “NDC-level” drug cost for the exact dose scheduled (e.g., 100 mg vs 300 mg)
- Whether billing is under medical benefit or pharmacy benefit
- Your copay/coinsurance after insurance (and whether prior authorization is already approved)
- A cash-pay quote if insurance doesn’t cover it

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Sublocade (buprenorphine) related information and market tracking