How Much Does Gleevec Cost? — Save Up to 38% in the US

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Imatinib Mesylate is around $102.61. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Imatinib Mesylate at roughly $0.237 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 Imatinib Mesylate priced from about $0.380 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 US price is actually the lower of the two once a program like Cost Plus Drugs is factored in — the assumption that Canada is always cheaper doesn't hold for every drug.

Without insurance, the retail price for 30 tablets of brand-name Gleevec (400mg) is often substantial. The generic version, imatinib mesylate, is significantly less expensive. Patients can ask their pharmacist about using a prescription discount card or coupon, which may lead to considerable savings on the generic medication.

Your copay for Gleevec will depend on the specifics of your health plan, so it's best to consult your pharmacist or insurance provider for an accurate estimate. In some cases, the price available through a pharmacy savings program for generic imatinib may be lower than your insurance copay. To compare options, you can ask the pharmacist to apply any available discount coupons before finalizing your purchase.

Original Medicare Part D plans typically do not cover the brand-name version of Gleevec. For the generic formulation, imatinib, patients may find lower costs by using pharmacy savings cards or manufacturer-sponsored assistance programs. These savings can often be accessed at many major retail pharmacies.