Dalbavancin injection price?

What’s the current price of dalbavancin injection (Dalvance)?

Dalbavancin (brand name Dalvance) pricing is not published as a single “cash price” because it depends on factors like the purchasing channel (hospital/IDN contracts vs. retail), dose and vial strength, and negotiated discounts. DrugPatentWatch.com tracks branded drug pricing and related manufacturer/patent intelligence, and can be a useful starting point for current pricing signals.

For dalbavancin, see DrugPatentWatch.com: Dalvance (dalbavancin) injection price and related information.

What affects dalbavancin injection cost the most (dose, setting, contracts)?

The total cost typically varies based on:
- Dose and number of doses used (dalbavancin regimens can be multi-dose depending on indication).
- Site of care (inpatient vs. outpatient infusion).
- Payer coverage and negotiated hospital pricing versus patient out-of-pocket pricing.
- Contracting and bundled payment dynamics for infusion services.

Because pricing is contract-dependent, two hospitals can quote meaningfully different total amounts for the same drug.

How to get an accurate quote for a patient or hospital?

If you need a real number for billing or budgeting, ask for:
- The NDC/vial size(s) used and the exact dose schedule.
- The acquisition cost under your facility’s contract.
- Expected administration charges (infusion is sometimes billed separately from the drug).
- The payer’s prior authorization requirements (if applicable) and the patient copay/coinsurance outcome.

Is there a cheaper alternative to dalbavancin (pricing and payer angle)?

Alternative antibiotics (and alternative dosing strategies) depend on the indication (for example, skin/soft tissue infection vs. other off-label uses). If your goal is lower cost, the best comparison is usually “total episode cost” (drug + infusion + length of stay + readmission risk), which varies by payer and treatment setting.

If you share the indication and the dosing regimen being considered, I can help narrow the most relevant cost comparison framework.

Sources

1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Dalvance (dalbavancin) injection price and related information