What does HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) cost in each channel?
Prices in US dollars at the verification date. Ranges are published list or program prices where a primary source exists; notes say when a figure is a typical market range instead.
| Channel | Price (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| With insurance | Not published | Coverage depends on the indication and plan. Fertility benefits vary by employer and state mandate, and use alongside testosterone therapy in men is often not covered. [5] |
| Branded, from a pharmacy | $100 to $250per vial | Cash price for a 10,000 unit vial of Pregnyl, Novarel, or unbranded chorionic gonadotropin, not a manufacturer list price: published price analyses at the verification date put the average retail price near $245, with discounted cash prices from roughly $100 to $185. Recombinant Ovidrel prefilled syringes are priced separately. [1] [2] |
| Compounded pharmacy | Not published | No lawful compounded price. hCG products became biologics on March 23, 2020, and FDA states biological products are not eligible for the 503A or 503B compounding exemptions. Over the counter hCG diet products are illegal. [3] [4] |
What is the list price of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)?
hCG is sold as branded or unbranded vials by strength (5,000 or 10,000 units). A 10,000 unit vial lasts several weeks at the doses used in male hypogonadism, so the monthly cost is usually below the vial price.
Does insurance cover HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)?
Fertility coverage varies by plan and by state mandate. Male hypogonadism and testosterone therapy adjunct use are frequently cash pay. hCG is not approved for weight loss and is not covered for it.
What changes the price?
- Vial strength and how long one vial lasts at the prescribed dose
- Urinary derived vials versus recombinant prefilled syringes
- Fertility benefit coverage and state mandates
- Loss of compounded supply after the 2020 biologic transition
Frequently asked questions
How much does HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) cost without insurance?
No lawful compounded price. hCG products became biologics on March 23, 2020, and FDA states biological products are not eligible for the 503A or 503B compounding exemptions. Over the counter hCG diet products are illegal. [3] [4]
Does insurance cover HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)?
Fertility coverage varies by plan and by state mandate. Male hypogonadism and testosterone therapy adjunct use are frequently cash pay. hCG is not approved for weight loss and is not covered for it. [5]
What is the list price of HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin)?
hCG is sold as branded or unbranded vials by strength (5,000 or 10,000 units). A 10,000 unit vial lasts several weeks at the doses used in male hypogonadism, so the monthly cost is usually below the vial price. [1] [2]
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From the blog
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Sources
- [1]FDA prescribing information for Pregnyl (chorionic gonadotropin for injection), via DailyMedFDA
- [2]FDA prescribing information for Novarel (chorionic gonadotropin for injection), via DailyMedFDA
- [3]FDA: Compounding and the FDA, questions and answersFDA
- [4]FDA consumer update: Avoid dangerous HCG diet products (hCG is not approved for weight loss; over the counter hCG products are illegal)FDA
- [5]Medicare.gov: prescription drug coverage (Part D and outpatient drugs)