Zestoretic cost?

How much does a month of Zestoretic cost?
The average wholesale price for 60 tablets of Zestoretic (nintedanib) is about $7,000 per month. GoodRx reports a typical retail price near $6,950 for a 60‑tablet supply.

Will my insurance cover Zestoretic?
Most commercial plans list Zestoretic under their specialty drug tier, so coverage is common. Copay amounts differ widely; some plans waive the copay entirely, while others charge a tiered copay that can reach several hundred dollars per month.

What out‑of‑pocket cost can I expect with Medicare Part D?
Medicare Part D plans usually set a copay or coinsurance for specialty drugs. The average copay for Zestoretic under Part D is around $400 per month, though this can vary by plan.

Are there discount or assistance programs available?
Pfizer offers a Zestoretic Patient Assistance Program for patients who meet income and insurance eligibility criteria. Additionally, discount cards from pharmacy benefit managers can reduce the retail price.

Will a generic version make Zestoretic cheaper?
No generic for nintedanib is currently approved in the United States, so the brand price remains the only option.

How does Zestoretic’s cost compare to other antifibrotics?
The price point for Zestoretic is similar to its competitor, Pirfenidone (Esbriet), which also averages around $7,000 per month. Both drugs fall into the high‑cost specialty drug category.

What can a patient do to manage the expense?
Patients can check if their insurer offers a preferred specialty pharmacy to reduce copays, use the manufacturer’s patient assistance program, or ask their prescriber about clinical trial enrollment, which can provide the medication at no cost.

Sources
[1] GoodRx. Zestoretic price.
[2] Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Average Wholesale Price data.
[3] Pfizer. Zestoretic Patient Assistance Program.