Last updated: March 2026
How Much Does Infliximab (Remicade) Cost?
Cost Breakdown by Type
| Type / Procedure | Without Insurance | With Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Remicade (per infusion) | $5,000 – $12,000 | $200 – $1,500 |
| Biosimilar Inflectra (per infusion) | $3,000 – $7,000 | $100 – $800 |
| Biosimilar Renflexis (per infusion) | $3,000 – $7,000 | $100 – $800 |
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: Specialty Tier 5; covered under medical benefit; prior auth required; biosimilars preferred
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
Related Procedures & Costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Brand Remicade costs $5,000 to $12,000 per infusion depending on dose and location. Biosimilars cost $3,000 to $7,000 per infusion.
Infliximab treats Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis.
After initial loading doses at weeks 0, 2, and 6, maintenance infusions are given every 8 weeks. Each infusion takes 2 to 3 hours.