Fentanyl Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: FENTANYL
As a brand-only medication, fentanyl can be expensive. Patients should check for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs, and compare prices at different pharmacies using discount cards.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
Discount coupons may reduce out-of-pocket costs
Cost Overview
As a brand-only medication, fentanyl can be expensive. Patients should check for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs, and compare prices at different pharmacies using discount cards.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FENTANYL(brand) | $150–$600/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Ways to Save on Fentanyl
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of fentanyl at most pharmacies. Compare prices before filling.
90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
Patient Assistance Programs
If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides fentanyl at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover fentanyl . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Coupon & Price Comparison
Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford fentanyl, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fentanyl Cost
What is FENTANYL used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Fentanyl transdermal system is indicated for the management of severe and persistent pain in opioid-tolerant patients, that requires an opioid analgesic and that cannot be adequately treated with alternative options, including immediate-release opioids. Patients considered opioid-tolerant are those who are taking, for one week or longer, at least 60 mg morphine per day, 25 mcg transdermal fentanyl per hour, 30 mg oral oxycodone per day, 8 mg oral hydromorphone per day, 25 mg oral oxymorphone per day, 60 mg oral hydrocodone per day, or an equianalgesic dose of another…
What is the recommended dosage for FENTANYL?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Fentanyl transdermal system should be prescribed only by healthcare providers who are knowledgeable about the use of extended-release/long-actingopioids and how to mitigate the associated risks. ( 2.1 ) Use the lowest effective dosage for the shortest duration of time consistent with individual patient treatment goals. Reserve titration to higher doses of fentanyl transdermal system for patients in whom lower doses are insufficiently effective and in whom the expected benefits of using a higher dose opioid clearly outweigh the substantial risks. ( 2.1 , 5 )…
How does FENTANYL work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Fentanyl is an opioid agonist. Fentanyl interacts predominately with the opioid mu-receptor. These mu-binding sites are distributed in the human brain, spinal cord, and other tissues.
Who should not take FENTANYL?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Fentanyl transdermal system is contraindicated in: patients who are not opioid-tolerant. the management of acute or intermittent pain, or in patients who require opioid analgesia for a short period of time. the management of post-operative pain, including use after out-patient or day surgeries, (e.g., tonsillectomies). the management of mild pain. patients with significant respiratory depression [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] . in patients with acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see Warnings and…
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