See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Xofigo
How much does Xofigo cost (and why it varies)?
Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride) pricing isn’t fixed publicly in the way many over-the-counter drugs are. Costs depend on factors like the country, the treatment dose schedule, insurance or national health coverage, and which pharmacy/hospital system supplies the drug.
What drives the total cost of Xofigo therapy?
Even when the drug’s unit price is known, the total treatment cost usually depends on:
- The number of injections required (Xofigo is given on a schedule rather than as a one-time dose).
- Administration and facility charges (e.g., preparation and infusion/handling at a treatment center).
- Imaging/monitoring required during therapy.
- Insurance coverage level, prior authorization requirements, and patient copay/coinsurance.
Is there a “per dose” or “per course” price you can look up?
Most patients cannot directly translate a single “sticker price” into what they will pay because rebates, negotiated payer rates, and patient assistance programs can change the final amount substantially.
What can you do to get an accurate price for your situation?
If you want the most useful number, the fastest route is:
- Ask your oncology clinic/pharmacy for the current acquisition cost and the expected number of doses for your regimen.
- Call your insurer and ask for the expected out-of-pocket cost (copay/coinsurance) after prior authorization.
- If you share your country and whether you have commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid, I can tell you what price information is typically available there and what to request from your provider.
If you tell me your details, I can estimate what to ask for
Reply with:
1) your country, 2) insured vs uninsured, and 3) whether you’re asking about the price you’ll pay or the clinic/hospital acquisition cost.