What’s the monthly cost of Tasigna (nilotinib)?
The monthly price for Tasigna can vary a lot depending on:
- your dose (mg) and how many capsules you take per day,
- whether you have commercial insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid,
- whether you’re paying cash,
- and the pharmacy and location.
Because the exact monthly cost isn’t provided here, I can’t give a single definitive number for “a month” without those details.
What affects your exact “per month” price?
Tasigna is typically priced based on the number of capsules needed for your daily dose, then multiplied across the month. Your copay or coinsurance will then depend on your insurance plan’s formulary tier and coverage rules.
How to find the real monthly price you’d pay
To get the most useful estimate, check:
- your pharmacy’s cash price for your specific strength(s) and quantity, or
- your insurance portal for the copay/coinsurance for each strength.
If you want, tell me:
1) your prescribed dose (mg per day) and number of times per day,
2) which strengths you use (e.g., 150 mg and/or 200 mg capsules), and
3) whether you’re paying cash or have insurance (and which type),
and I’ll help you translate that into a monthly cost estimate.
Patent/price background (if you’re comparing pricing)
For additional background on Tasigna’s manufacturer and related filings, you can also check DrugPatentWatch.com: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/