Last updated: March 2026
How Much Does Febuxostat (Uloric) Cost?
Cost Breakdown by Type
| Type / Procedure | Without Insurance | With Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| 40mg Tablets Generic (30-day) | $30 – $100 | $5 – $30 |
| 80mg Tablets Generic (30-day) | $40 – $150 | $10 – $40 |
| 40-80mg Brand Uloric (30-day) | $200 – $350 | $30 – $60 |
What Affects the Cost
- Brand-name vs. generic availability
- Insurance formulary tier placement
- Pharmacy choice (retail vs. mail-order vs. Costco)
- Manufacturer savings cards and coupons
- Dosage and quantity prescribed
- Geographic location
Insurance Coverage
Typical coverage: Tier 2-3; often requires step therapy through allopurinol first
Most insurance plans use a tiered formulary: Tier 1 (generic) $0-$15 copay, Tier 2 (preferred brand) $25-$75, Tier 3 (non-preferred brand) $50-$150, Tier 4 (specialty) $100-$500+. Prior authorization may be required for certain medications. Step therapy may require trying cheaper alternatives first.
How to Save Money
- Always ask for generic when available — saves 50-90%
- Use GoodRx, RxSaver, or similar discount cards
- Costco pharmacy is open to non-members and often has lowest prices
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs offers transparent low pricing
- Manufacturer patient assistance programs provide free medication to qualifying patients
- HSA/FSA funds can cover medication costs tax-free
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Frequently Asked Questions
Febuxostat is used when allopurinol is not tolerated or is contraindicated. It is a second-line option due to an FDA boxed warning about cardiovascular risk.
Generic febuxostat costs $30 to $150/month. Brand Uloric costs $200 to $350/month.
Febuxostat carries an FDA boxed warning for increased cardiovascular death risk compared to allopurinol. It is reserved for patients who cannot take allopurinol.