See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Probuphine
How much does Probuphine cost (price per implant)?
Probuphine pricing is not provided in the available source material, so an exact cost figure per implant or per patient course can’t be stated from this information alone.
If you’re trying to budget for treatment, the total cost usually depends on the number of implants placed and how long they’re used before removal/replacement.
What affects the real out-of-pocket cost for patients?
Even when the list price is unknown, patient cost commonly varies based on:
- Insurance coverage (commercial insurance vs. Medicaid vs. Medicare)
- Whether prior authorization is required
- Patient copays/coinsurance after the plan’s deductible
- Specialty pharmacy vs. buy-and-bill practices
- Site of care (clinic/hospital setting)
Does the cost differ from other buprenorphine treatments?
Probuphine is a long-acting, implant-based buprenorphine option, so costs may differ from alternatives like sublingual buprenorphine products or longer-acting injectable buprenorphine. The exact comparison depends on the payer’s reimbursement rates and the patient’s coverage.
Where can you check the current price?
To get the most up-to-date “Probuphine cost,” you generally need one of the following:
- Your insurance’s formulary/reimbursement information
- A pharmacy quote from the dispensing specialty pharmacy
- The clinic’s billing estimate for procedure + device + related care
If you tell me your location and coverage, can you estimate likely cost?
Yes. Share:
- Your country and state (or province)
- Insurance type (commercial, Medicaid, Medicare)
- Whether you’re asking about copay/coinsurance or total billed cost
- Whether you’re starting treatment or replacing an existing implant
I can then narrow down what you’re likely to pay based on typical billing structures for this kind of therapy.
Sources
No sources were provided with pricing details for Probuphine in the information available to me.