What will Skyrizi (risankizumab) infusion cost?
Skyrizi is administered as an injection (not an infusion), so “infusion cost” often refers to the total out-of-pocket price for the medication and infusion/administration visit charges at a clinic.
The exact cost depends on:
- Your insurance coverage (commercial insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, or no insurance)
- The provider setting (hospital outpatient vs. infusion center vs. physician office)
- Whether you pay a copay/coinsurance vs. your deductible
- Any patient-assistance program eligibility
- Your location and the number of doses in the first year
How do dosing schedules affect total annual cost?
Skyrizi’s dosing schedule can change what you pay over time because clinic charges and medication copays/coinsurance happen per dose. Cost can feel very different in the first months versus later once you move from the initial loading period to maintenance dosing.
What costs should you expect besides the drug price?
Even if you’re only asking about “cost,” the billed total commonly includes:
- Medication cost (the Skyrizi dose)
- Administration/visit fees (nurse time, room charges, injection supply charges)
- Any lab or monitoring that your clinician orders around treatment start
- Cost of prior authorization or specialty pharmacy fulfillment charges (often paid upstream by the insurer)
Is there a list price or “cash price” for Skyrizi?
If you’re looking for a rough benchmark (before insurance), the most useful way to estimate is to compare:
- The drug’s wholesale acquisition/list price reported by pricing databases and
- Your expected out-of-pocket responsibility based on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug-related information and may help when you’re trying to confirm product/pricing or coverage context by brand and formulation; you can check Skyrizi entries there: DrugPatentWatch – Skyrizi
What do people usually pay out of pocket?
Out-of-pocket costs vary widely. Many patients pay:
- $0 to a few hundred dollars per dose with strong insurance coverage, or
- Thousands per dose without insurance (or with high deductibles), depending on the clinic’s billing and negotiated drug pricing.
If you tell me your insurance status (insured vs. uninsured), your plan type (commercial/Medicare/Medicaid), and whether you’re paying as a clinic patient or through a specialty pharmacy, I can help you narrow the most likely cost ranges and what to ask the billing office.
Questions to ask your clinic to get an accurate number
Ask the provider’s billing team:
- “What is the charge for the Skyrizi dose for my specific prescription strength?”
- “What is the administration/visit fee per dose in my location?”
- “How much will I owe today after insurance processes my prior authorization?”
- “If I’m on a deductible, what’s my remaining deductible and what portion will apply?”
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch – Skyrizi