How much does stelara cost?

Stelara (ustekinumab) pricing varies a lot by country, dose, and your insurance. In the United States, it’s a high-cost biologic, and the out-of-pocket price depends on your plan and any manufacturer/insurer discounts.

A rough US picture:
- Dosing is weight- and indication-based. Most psoriasis patients receive 45 mg per injection; heavier patients or certain conditions may use 90 mg.
- Injections are given at weeks 0 and 4, then every 12 weeks. That’s about 6 injections in a year.

Very rough ballpark (list prices before any insurance or discounts):
- 45 mg dose: roughly $7,000–$9,000 per injection
- 90 mg dose: roughly $14,000–$18,000 per injection

Annual pre-insurance cost (before discounts) could be:
- ~$40,000–$60,000 for a 45 mg regimen
- ~$80,000–$120,000 or more for a 90 mg regimen

Out-of-pocket can be much less or more, depending on:
- Your insurance co-pay, deductible, and co-insurance
- Any manufacturer or patient assistance programs you qualify for
- Pharmacy vs. medical benefit pricing

How to get a precise number:
- Check your specific plan’s coverage and your deductible remaining.
- Ask a pharmacist or your insurer for a cash price (some plans don’t apply the same discounts to cash price).
- Look at Janssen CarePath or similar patient-assistance programs.
- Use price tools from reputable sources (your insurer portal, GoodRx, etc.).

If you tell me your country, dose (45 mg vs 90 mg), and whether you have insurance, I can help you estimate a more tailored price range and point you to patient-assistance options.