How much is morphine out of pocket?

It depends a lot on where you are, your insurance, and the exact morphine formulation and dose. Prices can vary widely. Here are rough US-based ballparks to give you an idea:

- Uninsured, generic morphine sulfate immediate-release (IR), common doses like 15 mg or 30 mg:
- Cash price per tablet roughly $0.50–$2.50.
- If you use about 4 tablets a day (typical for some regimens), that’s ~120 tablets a month → roughly $60–$300 per month.

- Uninsured, extended-release morphine (MS Contin, Avinza, Kadian):
- Cash price per tablet often $1.50–$4.00.
- A typical 30-day supply might cost roughly $45–$120 (for a low to moderate daily dose); higher doses cost more.

- With insurance:
- Copays for generic morphine are often in the range of $5–$20 per month, depending on the plan.
- For brand-name or higher-strength formulations, copays can be higher, sometimes $40–$100+ per month.

If you want a more precise figure, tell me:
- Your country/region
- The exact formulation (IR vs extended-release) and dose (e.g., 15 mg q6h, 30 mg q6h, 15 mg once daily, etc.)
- How many tablets you’d typically need in a month
- Whether you have insurance (and the plan if you know it)

I can help estimate current costs and, if you’d like, point you to price-check tools (like GoodRx, WellRx, etc.) to compare local prices. Also, if cost is a barrier, I can suggest talking to your prescriber about cheaper alternatives or patient-assistance programs.