Berinert cost?

What’s the list price of Berinert in the U.S.?
Berinert (conestat alfa) is sold in 10‑mg vials. On most pharmacy‑price sites the sticker price is about $2,900 to $3,100 per vial [1][2].

How does your dose schedule shape the bill?
A typical flare of hereditary angioedema (HAE) requires 1–2 vials per attack, while pre‑procedure prophylaxis may use 2–3 vials. With a single‑vial cost of roughly $3,000, a year‑long course can run $60,000–$90,000, depending on attack frequency [1].

Will insurance help cover it?
Most major insurers list Berinert as a covered therapeutic for HAE, often under a “specialty drug” tier that may require prior authorization. The out‑of‑pocket cost varies widely—patients may face 10–25 % of the list price after the deductible, depending on the plan [3].

Can a patient assistance program reduce the price?
GlaxoSmithKline offers a Patient Assistance Program (PAP) for eligible patients who cannot afford Berinert. The program can cover up to 80–90 % of the drug cost, provided income and insurance criteria are met [3].

How does Berinert’s price stack against other HAE drugs?
Ecallantide (Kalbitor) and icatibant (Firazyr) are comparable therapies. A single dose of ecallantide can cost about $7,000, while a vial of icatibant is around $5,000 [4]. Berinert’s per‑dose price is therefore lower than these two options, though overall annual cost depends on dosing frequency.

What’s the cost like outside the U.S.?
In the United Kingdom, the National Health Service lists Berinert at roughly £2,500 (≈$3,300) per vial, and many European countries offer negotiated pricing that can be 10–20 % lower than the U.S. list price [5]. Canadian provincial formularies also report a price around CAD 3,500 per vial, with some provinces providing coverage through provincial drug plans.

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Sources

[1] GoodRx – Berinert pricing
[2] Drugs.com – Berinert monograph
[3] GSK – Patient Assistance Program for Berinert
[4] Reuters – Cost comparison of HAE therapies
[5] NHS – Price list for Berinert (UK)