How Much Does Sandimmune Cost? — Save Up to 97% in Canada

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Cyclosporine is around $97.57. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Cyclosporine at roughly $49.53 per unit, a published price with no membership card or coupon involved. See the three-price comparison above for how that stacks up against discount-card pharmacies.

Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Cyclosporine priced from about $1.44 per tablet (converted to USD), before shipping. Pack size and pharmacy both affect the final total — see the Canada pricing table for specifics.

Drug pricing is set separately in each country through different negotiation, regulatory, and distribution systems, so the same medication can legitimately carry different price tags on either side of the border. In this case, our data shows the Canadian price coming in lower — but that isn't true for every drug, so it's worth checking each medication individually rather than assuming.

Several approaches can help reduce the cost of cyclosporine. These include: asking your doctor for free samples; investigating patient assistance programs for which you may qualify; comparing prices at different pharmacies; applying for Medicare Extra Help if eligible; and using funds from a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA). If your insurance does not cover cyclosporine, a prescription discount program may provide an alternative way to save.

Cyclosporine is available as a generic from several manufacturers. Brand-name versions include Neoral, Gengraf, and Sandimmune. It's important not to switch between different brands or between brand and generic versions unless your doctor approves, as they are not always interchangeable.

As a generic, cyclosporine is often reasonably priced, but your insurance may prefer other medications. Common alternative immunosuppressants include generic tacrolimus (the brand-name for an extended-release version is Envarsus XR) and mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept). Discuss all available treatment options, including their cost and efficacy, with your healthcare provider to determine the best choice for you.