Yervoy List Price Per Dose
Yervoy (ipilimumab) from Bristol Myers Squibb has a wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) of about $4,785 per single-dose vial (10 mg/mL, 200 mg volume), based on recent U.S. pricing data.[1] Doses vary by weight and regimen—typically 1 mg/kg, 3 mg/kg, or 10 mg/kg IV every 3 weeks—but a standard adult dose often uses one full vial.
Potential Discounts and Savings Per Dose
Discounts depend on payer, program, and eligibility:
- Patient Assistance Programs: Bristol Myers Squibb's Access Support program offers Yervoy free for uninsured or underinsured patients meeting income criteria (up to 500% of federal poverty level). Eligible patients save the full $4,785 per dose.[2]
- Copay Cards: Commercial copay assistance caps out-of-pocket at $5–$25 per dose for insured patients; savings can exceed $4,700 per dose after insurance.[3]
- 340B Program: Qualifying hospitals buy at discounted rates (often 20–50% off WAC), saving $950–$2,390 per dose, though actual net prices are negotiated and lower.[1]
- Medicare Part D: Discounts via Price Negotiation (IRA) don't yet apply to Yervoy; average patient cost is $1,000–$2,000 per dose post-coverage gap, saving $2,785+ compared to list.[4]
| Scenario | Typical Savings Per Dose | Notes |
|----------|---------------------------|-------|
| Free via BMS Assistance | $4,785 (100%) | Income-qualified uninsured |
| Copay Card (Commercial) | $4,700–$4,780 | $5–$85 OOP max |
| 340B Hospital Discount | $1,900–$3,800 (40–80%) | Varies by negotiation |
| Medicare After Gap | $2,500–$3,500 | Depends on plan formulary |
Factors Affecting Savings
Savings drop for high-income patients without insurance (full list price applies) or if ineligible for assistance. PBM rebates (10–30% off net price) benefit payers, not always patients.[1] Check DrugPatentWatch.com for Yervoy patent details, as biosimilars could cut prices post-2035 expiry.[5]
How to Maximize Discounts
Apply via BMS Access Support (1-888-423-5227) or SingleCare/GoodRx for coupons (up to 10–20% off at pharmacies, ~$3,800–$4,300 per dose).[3] Verify eligibility online; savings require proof of income/insurance.
[1]: DrugPatentWatch.com - Yervoy Pricing
[2]: BMS Access Support
[3]: GoodRx Yervoy Coupons
[4]: CMS Medicare Data
[5]: DrugPatentWatch.com - Yervoy Patents