What does oxytocin 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 | Not covered. Medicare Part D and commercial pharmacy benefits cover FDA approved drugs for accepted indications; compounded or unapproved peptides are paid in cash. Hospital oxytocin for obstetric use is billed as part of inpatient care rather than as a pharmacy purchase. [7] |
| Branded, from a pharmacy | $2 to $4per vial | Cash price per 1 mL vial of generic oxytocin injection (10 units/mL). A published cash price listing checked 2026-09-22 showed $38.00 to $109.23 for a pack of 25 vials. Pitocin and generic injections are low cost hospital products used for labor and postpartum care and are rarely bought by patients. [1] [2] [3] |
| Telehealth program | $115 to $135per month | Published prices from two licensed telehealth providers for compounded oxytocin nasal spray, checked 2026-09-22: one program starts at $115 including the prescription, delivery, and follow up, filled by a 503A pharmacy; another lists $135 per month including the doctor consult and supplies. Compounded nasal sprays and lozenges are not FDA approved formulations and have no approved indication. [1] [4] [5] [6] |
| Compounded pharmacy | Not published | No dated lawful 503A pharmacy price found. The one published per-vial pharmacy list we had checked also marketed routine compounded GLP-1 copies and research-style stacks, so we do not use it as a source. Compounded prices are usually bundled into the telehealth or clinic channels above. [6] |
What is the list price of oxytocin?
Injectable oxytocin is an inexpensive generic hospital drug, about $1.52 to $4.37 per vial in a cash listing checked 2026-09-22. There is no approved intranasal product, so nasal spray pricing comes only from compounding pharmacies and telehealth programs.
Does insurance cover oxytocin?
Obstetric use is covered as part of hospital care. Compounded intranasal oxytocin for social, sexual, or mood uses is not covered.
What changes the price?
- Hospital injectable versus compounded nasal spray or lozenge
- Spray concentration and doses per month
- Telehealth membership and visit fees
Frequently asked questions
How much does oxytocin cost without insurance?
About $115 to $135 per month at the verification date, depending on the channel: telehealth program. See the table above for what each figure includes. [1] [4] [5] [6]
Does insurance cover oxytocin?
Obstetric use is covered as part of hospital care. Compounded intranasal oxytocin for social, sexual, or mood uses is not covered. [7]
What is the list price of oxytocin?
Injectable oxytocin is an inexpensive generic hospital drug, about $1.52 to $4.37 per vial in a cash listing checked 2026-09-22. There is no approved intranasal product, so nasal spray pricing comes only from compounding pharmacies and telehealth programs. [1] [2] [3]
Related pages
Sources
- [1]FDA prescribing information for Pitocin (oxytocin injection), via DailyMedFDA
- [2]FDA prescribing information for generic oxytocin injection products, via DailyMedFDA
- [3]Published retail cash price listing for generic oxytocin injection, accessed 2026-09-22
- [4]Licensed telehealth provider price page for compounded oxytocin nasal spray, accessed 2026-09-22
- [5]Second licensed telehealth provider price page for compounded oxytocin nasal spray, accessed 2026-09-22
- [6]FDA: Compounding and the FDA, questions and answersFDA
- [7]Medicare.gov: prescription drug coverage (Part D and outpatient drugs)