Otezla costs $3,354 to $7,022 a month without insurance in 2026
Otezla costs $3,354 to $7,022 for a month of 60 tablets without insurance in 2026. GoodRx lists a coupon price of $3,353.53 for 30 mg and an average retail price of $6,916.49. Drugs.com lists prices from $5,468.11. SingleCare lists $7,022.38 at retail and $5,133.82 at Kroger with its card. The store you pick can change the bill by a few thousand dollars, so compare before you fill.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| GoodRx | GoodRx lists Otezla 30 mg for 60 tablets at $3,353.53 with a coupon and $6,916.49 average retail. |
| Drugs.com | Drugs.com lists Otezla 20 mg and 30 mg from $5,468.11 for 60 tablets. |
| SingleCare | SingleCare lists an average retail cost of $7,022.38 for 60 tablets of 30 mg, and $5,133.82 at Kroger, updated 09/28/2026. |
Otezla price by way to pay (60 tablets of 30 mg)
| Way to pay | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Average retail price | $6,916.49 | GoodRx |
| GoodRx coupon price | $3,353.53 | GoodRx |
| Drugs.com price, from | $5,468.11 | Drugs.com |
| Average retail price | $7,022.38 | SingleCare |
| SingleCare at Kroger with membership | $5,133.82 | SingleCare |
| SingleCare at Costco with membership | $5,603.83 | SingleCare |
| Copay card, commercial insurance | As little as $0 | GoodRx |
Every number in this table was read on one of the source pages listed at the bottom of this page.
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy | SingleCare lists $5,133.82 at Kroger and $5,603.83 at Costco with its card. Walmart showed $6,708.00, the same as retail. |
| Coupon use | GoodRx lists $3,353.53 with a coupon against $6,916.49 average retail for 30 mg. The coupon cut the price by about half. |
| Strength | GoodRx lists 20 mg at $5,413.93 with a coupon and 30 mg at $3,353.53. The strength can change what you pay. |
| Starter pack | GoodRx lists 28 day starter packs at $5,437.09 to $5,731.31 with a coupon. The first month can cost more than later months. |
| Copay card | GoodRx says eligible commercially insured people may pay as little as $0 a month. Cash payers do not get that card. |
What the price includes
The price is for 60 tablets, which is one month at two tablets a day. It covers the drug only. Doctor visits, blood tests and skin checks cost extra. A starter pack for the first 28 days is priced on its own and may cost more than the regular 30 mg bottle. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
Does insurance cover it
Many plans cover Otezla, often after a prior approval. Your plan may ask you to try other treatments first. Copays vary by tier and deductible. GoodRx says eligible people with commercial insurance may pay as little as $0 a month with the maker card. That card does not work with Medicare or Medicaid. If you have Medicare Part D, call your plan to learn your tier and copay. If you pay cash, use a discount card and compare stores, because the price can differ by thousands of dollars.
How to judge your quote
- Ask if the price is for 30 mg and 60 tablets.
- Compare a GoodRx price with a SingleCare price at two stores.
- Ask if you need a starter pack in the first month.
- Ask if you qualify for the maker copay card.
- Compare the total with the range above: $3,354 to $7,022 per month for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Use a GoodRx coupon. It listed 30 mg at $3,353.53 against an average retail price of $6,916.49.
- Compare stores on SingleCare. Kroger was $5,133.82 with the card while Walmart was $6,708.00 with no savings.
- Ask about the maker copay card. GoodRx says eligible commercially insured people may pay as little as $0 a month.
- Check prices in more than one app. GoodRx, Drugs.com and SingleCare showed prices from $3,353.53 to $5,468.11.
- Ask your doctor about patient help programs and other treatments if the price is too high for you.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from GoodRx, Drugs.com and SingleCare. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does Otezla cost without insurance?
GoodRx lists $3,353.53 with a coupon and $6,916.49 average retail for 60 tablets of 30 mg. SingleCare lists $7,022.38 at retail.
Is there a generic for Otezla?
GoodRx did not list a generic apremilast price on its Otezla page. Ask your pharmacist if a generic is sold in your area.
Can a coupon lower the Otezla price?
Yes. GoodRx says its coupon gets about 52% off the average retail price. SingleCare shows $5,133.82 at Kroger with its card.
Is there an Otezla copay card?
GoodRx says eligible commercially insured people may pay as little as $0 a month. People who pay cash do not qualify.
Why is the starter pack different?
The first 28 days use a titration pack with lower strengths. GoodRx lists these packs at $5,437.09 to $5,731.31 with a coupon.