How much does mesalamine 1200 mg cost (and what price should you expect)?
Prices for mesalamine 1200 mg vary widely based on:
- Brand vs generic (often the biggest driver)
- Formulation (e.g., delayed-release tablets vs other mesalamine products)
- Quantity (tablet count per bottle)
- Pharmacy and location
- Insurance coverage and whether you’re using a copay card or discount program
No specific price for “mesalamine 1200 mg” is provided in the information available here, so the most accurate next step is to check current pricing at your pharmacy or a discount pharmacy service.
What exact product matters for the price (because “mesalamine 1200 mg” can mean different things)?
“Mesalamine 1200 mg” could refer to different products that are not interchangeable on cost:
- Delayed-release tablets (commonly prescribed for ulcerative colitis)
- Other mesalamine strengths/formats
- Different manufacturers of the same labeled strength
The price can change a lot if the product is not the same brand/generic and dosage form.
Where to find the cheapest current price near you
To get the fastest accurate number, search:
- Your pharmacy’s website/app using the exact prescription name and NDC (if available)
- Major discount programs (goodRx-style) by searching the exact drug name plus strength (1200 mg) and dosage form
If you share your:
1) brand name (or if it’s generic),
2) dosage form (tablet/DR/capsule, etc.),
3) country (and ZIP/postal code),
4) your pharmacy,
I can help you narrow to what to look for and how to compare unit cost.
How insurance can change your out-of-pocket price
Even with the same 1200 mg dose, the out-of-pocket cost can be very different if:
- Your plan covers one version (generic or brand) better than others
- You have a deductible that applies
- The drug is subject to prior authorization
Common ways people reduce cost
Many people lower the price by switching to:
- A lower-cost generic version (if prescribed generically)
- A different NDC that matches the same active ingredient, strength, and release type
- A discount program if insurance copay is high
If you tell me the exact product name from your bottle (or the NDC), I can help you figure out what comparisons to make.
Sources
None provided in the available information.