See the DrugPatentWatch profile for mesalamine
How much does mesalamine cost (and why the price varies)?
Mesalamine prices vary mainly by the form and brand vs. generic status (for example, delayed-release or extended-release tablets, and rectal products), plus the pharmacy and your insurance. Without the specific product name and strength, there isn’t a single “mesalamine price.”
What you can check to get the exact price
To get the correct cost, look up the exact medication and dose you’re prescribed (name + strength + formulation, such as ER/delayed-release, suppository, or enema). Prices can differ a lot by formulation even when they all contain mesalamine.
Is there a reference for mesalamine pricing/patents?
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug and patent information, which can help explain exclusivity status and generic availability for certain products, but it is not a direct, real-time retail price source. You can check it for context here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Tell me your prescription so I can narrow it down
If you share:
1) the exact mesalamine product name (including “ER,” “delayed-release,” suppository/enema, etc.),
2) strength (mg), and
3) how many tablets/units (or your dosing schedule),
I can help you identify the most relevant comparable options (brand vs generic) to estimate what it should cost.
Sources
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/