How much does a Venofer (iron sucrose) infusion cost?
Venofer drip (IV iron sucrose) pricing depends on the setting and billing method. Costs can vary widely because the total price is usually tied to:
- the dose prescribed (commonly 200 mg per infusion in many regimens, but schedules vary),
- whether it’s billed as the drug only or includes infusion/nursing/chair time,
- the pharmacy supply chain (wholesale vs. specialty pharmacy),
- your insurance plan or Medicare/Medicaid coverage,
- your location and the healthcare facility’s charge structure.
Because you didn’t specify dose, number of doses, and your country/insurance status, there isn’t one reliable “per drip” cash price that applies everywhere.
What’s the “per dose” vs “per course” way to budget?
People typically pay based on either:
- Per infusion (per drip/dose): you’re charged for the iron sucrose for that day plus facility/admin fees.
- Per treatment course: if your regimen is multiple infusions, the overall price is the sum across visits.
If you tell me your prescribed regimen (e.g., “5 doses of 200 mg” or the total mg and how many visits), I can help you estimate what to ask for on a quote.
What should you ask the clinic/pharmacy for (so you get the real number)?
When calling a hospital infusion center or outpatient infusion clinic, ask for:
- the cash price (or “self-pay” price) for Venofer,
- the charge for drug only and the separate infusion administration fee,
- whether they bill under J-codes / HCPCS separately from drug acquisition,
- the expected number of infusions in your plan.
This is the quickest way to avoid surprises because the drug price alone often isn’t the full cost.
Is there a way to check list pricing?
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent/exclusivity intelligence for many branded drugs, which can help with manufacturer/market context, but it may not provide the exact real-world “per drip” invoice price for infusion centers. If you want, share your country and whether you’re looking for list price vs cash-pay vs insured cost, and I’ll point you to the most relevant source(s).
[No sources were used because you asked only for price and no dosing/location/coverage details were provided.]