Typical Yervoy List Price
Yervoy (ipilimumab), made by Bristol Myers Squibb, has a wholesale acquisition cost around $176,000 for a full treatment course of four doses at 10 mg/kg for a 70 kg patient, based on recent pricing data.[1] Monthly costs can exceed $40,000 without insurance.
Savings with Discount Cards and Coupons
Discount programs like GoodRx or SingleCare cut prices by 20-80% at participating pharmacies. For a single 50 mg/10 mL vial (list ~$4,400), cash prices drop to $3,500-$4,000—a savings of $400-$900 per vial.[2] Full course savings reach $20,000-$100,000+ depending on pharmacy and quantity, but rarely below $70,000 total due to high base costs.
| Program | Example Single Vial Price | Savings vs. List |
|---------|---------------------------|------------------|
| GoodRx | $3,600-$4,000 | $400-$800 |
| SingleCare | $3,500-$3,900 | $500-$900 |
| Drugs.com Coupon | $3,800 | $600 |
Prices vary by location and fluctuate; check current quotes.
Patient Assistance Programs for Bigger Savings
Bristol Myers Squibb's Access Support offers free or near-free Yervoy for uninsured or underinsured patients earning <500% federal poverty level (~$75,000 for family of 4). Qualified patients save 100% on copays up to $25,000/year.[3] Independent foundations like Patient Access Network cover additional out-of-pocket costs, potentially reducing expenses to $0.
Copay Cards and Insurance Discounts
BMS Copay Assistance slashes eligible commercial insurance copays to $5-$25 per month, saving $1,000s on deductibles.[3] Medicare patients use Extra Help or state programs for similar reductions. Without these, out-of-pocket can hit 20-30% of list price post-deductible.
Factors Affecting Your Savings
- Insurance status: Uninsured see biggest % drops (up to 80%); insured focus on copays.
- Dosage/weight: Higher doses mean more absolute savings.
- Pharmacy choice: Walmart or Costco often 10-20% cheaper than chains.
- Competitors: No generic yet; patents expire ~2030.[4] Savings stay limited until biosimilars arrive.
Verify eligibility and prices at pharmacy counters or sites like GoodRx.com, as offers change.
[1]: Drugs.com - Yervoy Pricing
[2]: GoodRx - Yervoy Coupons
[3]: BMS Access Support
[4]: DrugPatentWatch.com - Yervoy Patents