US pharmacy pricing
Octreotide Acetate Cost Without Insurance — US Pharmacy Price Guide
Lowest price found · US pharmacies
$40.89/fill
for Octreotide Acetate, across the pharmacies in our data
US pharmacy prices — 1ml of 100mcg/ml
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 Walgreens | $40.89Lowest | $43.89 | $6.30 |
 Publix | $41.21 | $44.21 | $6.30 |
 Kroger Pharmacy | $42.10 | $45.10 | $6.30 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $42.10 | $45.10 | $6.30 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Interchangeable forms
Per RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine), these share the same active ingredient and strength as Octreotide Acetate.
Frequently asked questions
Is Octreotide Acetate (Octreotide Acetate) expensive if I don't have insurance?
Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $40.89 for Octreotide Acetate with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.
Does Octreotide Acetate have a generic equivalent?
Generic and brand-name pricing for Octreotide Acetate is broken out in the tables above where both exist in our data. Generic versions are typically the lower-cost option, but availability depends on the specific formulation and dosage.
How does insurance affect the price of Octreotide?
The out-of-pocket cost for Octreotide with insurance depends entirely on your specific plan's formulary, copay, and deductible structure. Costs can vary widely, so it's best to contact your insurance provider directly for precise pricing. In some cases, a pharmacy discount card may offer a lower price than your insurance copay, so it can be worth comparing prices before you pay.
What are the brand-name versions of Octreotide?
The medication octreotide is marketed under the brand names Sandostatin (for the immediate-release injection) and Sandostatin Lar Depot (for the long-acting formulation). Generic versions are manufactured by several companies, including Mylan, Sandoz, and Teva.
What is Octreotide and how does it work?
Octreotide is a synthetic analog of somatostatin, a hormone naturally produced in the body. It works by mimicking somatostatin's action to inhibit the secretion of several substances, including growth hormone, insulin, glucagon, and various gastrointestinal hormones. This mechanism makes it effective for treating acromegaly (excess growth hormone) and for controlling symptoms like flushing and severe diarrhea caused by neuroendocrine tumors such as carcinoid syndrome and VIPomas. As a somatostatin analog, it can also reduce gastric acid secretion, pancreatic fluids, and abdominal blood flow, which is useful in managing bleeding from conditions like esophageal varices.