Last updated: March 2026
How Much Does Polio Vaccine (IPV) Cost?
Cost Breakdown by Type
| Type / Procedure | Without Insurance | With Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| IPV (IPOL) | $25 – $50 | $0 – $0 |
| Combination (Pediarix — DTaP/IPV/HepB) | $75 – $120 | $0 – $0 |
CPT/ADA Code: 90713
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: Preventive care — covered at no cost under ACA plans for childhood schedule
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
The IPV polio vaccine costs $25 to $50 per dose without insurance. Children receive 4 doses as part of the routine childhood schedule.
Most adults in the US were vaccinated as children. Adults traveling to areas with polio risk or those who were never vaccinated may need IPV.
Polio has been eliminated in most of the world but still exists in a few countries. Vaccination remains critical to prevent reintroduction.