Herceptin

Written by Gary Heiting
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 25, 2024

Cost of Herceptin

Like other medications, the cost of Herceptin can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use
• the cost to visit a healthcare professional to receive doses of Herceptin  
• the number of infusions your doctor prescribes 

To find out how much Herceptin costs, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what the drug costs when using Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown on this page.

Coupons for Herceptin

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Herceptin. The Optum Perks coupons on this page can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

However, coupons may not be available for medications that are only given by a healthcare professional, such as Herceptin infusions.

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with insurance copays or benefits.

Available app for coupons

To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.

Common questions about Herceptin’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Herceptin.  

How much does Herceptin cost per month?

Your monthly cost of Herceptin depends on several factors, including:

• your health insurance
• the frequency of your Herceptin infusions
• the cost to see a healthcare professional to get the infusions

For details about your Herceptin costs per month and per dose, talk with your doctor or insurance company representative.

What is the price of trastuzumab in the USA?

Trastuzumab (tras TOO zoo mab) is the active ingredient in Herceptin and other biologic medications. Your trastuzumab price in the USA (United States) will depend on several factors, including:

• your health insurance
• how often you need trastuzumab infusions
• the specific drug your doctor prescribes
• the cost of administering the infusions

For your specific trastuzumab price in the U.S., talk with your doctor and your insurance company. Go to the “Coupons” section of this article to see how much your trastuzumab medication will cost with Optum Perks coupons.

Resources

• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Purple Book: Database of licensed biological products. https://purplebooksearch.fda.gov
• PDR by ConnectiveRx. (n.d.). https://www.pdr.net/

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