How Much Is Clomid Without Insurance?
Key takeaways:
Clomid (clomiphene) is a prescription medication that can stimulate ovulation and boost female fertility rates, including for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Clomid is generally considered safe for women, but it’s important to take it as directed by your prescriber. Common side effects include hot flashes, breast tenderness, and bloating. Women who are already pregnant or have ovarian cysts (except those caused by PCOS) should not take Clomid.
Without insurance, 30 tablets of 50 mg Clomid cost an average of $330.49. Anyone with a valid prescription, regardless of insurance status, can use GoodRx to purchase 30 tablets of brand-name Clomid at an exclusive cash price of $156. Keep in mind that it’s common to take Clomid for only a few days each menstrual cycle. So 30 tablets would likely last you months.
Table of contents
Clomid (clomiphene) is an FDA-approved prescription medication commonly used to treat female infertility and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). These tablets work by tricking your body into thinking your estrogen levels are low and increasing the hormones that help stimulate ovulation (the release of a mature egg). Clomid is also an off-label treatment option for men experiencing low testosterone levels or infertility issues.
The out-of-pocket cost for Clomid depends on factors including the pharmacy where the prescription is filled. If your health insurance doesn’t cover Clomid, a GoodRx coupon could lower your cost at certain pharmacies. Switching to the generic Clomid tablets, clomiphene, also may save you money.
Clomid basics
Clomid (clomiphene) is a brand-name FDA-approved oral medication commonly prescribed to help treat female infertility.
Clomid stimulates the release of certain hormones in your body to boost estrogen levels and stimulate the ovaries to develop and release a mature egg (ovulation). It can be taken anytime of day, but it’s important to be consistent with timing to keep your hormone levels stable. Clomid is one of the most affordable female infertility medications available.
The chart below provides a summary of basic information about Clomid.
Clomid basics
Brand name | • Clomid |
Generic name | • Clomiphene |
Dosage form | • Oral tablet |
Available dose | • 50 mg |
FDA-approved uses | • Female infertility |
Benefits | • Stimulates ovulation to increase chances of pregnancy |
Possible side effects | Common side effects include: • Hot flashes • Breast tenderness • Nausea • Enlarged ovaries • Bloating • Headache • Rare side effects include: • Abnormal vaginal bleeding • Vision changes • Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome |
Is Clomid covered by insurance?
Many commercial health insurance plans cover brand-name Clomid. Most Medicaid plans and more than one-third of insurance plans purchased through an Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace cover Clomid, but very few Medicare plans do.
Review your health plan’s formulary (list of covered medications) and summary of benefits and coverage to find out whether brand-name Clomid is covered. If it isn’t, ask your prescription plan provider about your coverage options. You may also want to contact your prescriber about appropriate alternatives.
If you don’t have health insurance, you may be able to reduce the cost of Clomid in other ways, such as with a GoodRx coupon, by switching to a different pharmacy, or by choosing generic clomiphene.
How insurance covers Clomid
The following chart shows the likelihood of coverage for Clomid 50 mg tablets, based on the type of insurance plan.
Clomid side effects: Clomid (clomiphene) has the potential to cause a variety of side effects. Learn more about how to manage undesirable outcomes of taking this medication.
Clomid for men: While not FDA approved for men, Clomid could help treat conditions in men such as low testosterone and infertility.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and Clomid: Clomid is a first-choice treatment to improve fertility in women with PCOS.
Most health insurance plans don’t require enrollees to get prior authorization, and none require step therapy. But more than half of Medicaid plans will put enrollees through prior authorization for Clomid.
Insurance coverage for Clomid (50 mg tablet)
Insurance type | Enrollees covered for Clomid 50 mg tablet | Enrollees required to get prior authorization | Enrollees required to do step therapy |
|---|---|---|---|
Commercial plans (not including plans purchased through an ACA marketplace) | 88.1% | 13.5% | 0% |
39.4% | 16.5% | 0% | |
Medicare, including original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0% |
Medicaid, including state-run and managed care plans | 93% | 56.2% | 0% |
Source: Managed Markets Insight & Technology, LLC™, as of February 11, 2025. (See methodology below.)
Tips if your medication isn’t covered by insurance
If you don’t have insurance, or your plan doesn’t cover Clomid, you still have options:
Use a GoodRx coupon to save on your prescription.
If you were prescribed brand-name Clomid, find out if you can switch to generic clomiphene.
Ask your prescriber about more affordable alternatives that still meet your needs.
Request a formulary exception with your insurer to get coverage for your medication. If the request is denied, you and your prescriber can file an appeal with your plan.
Compare multiple health insurance plans during the next open enrollment to find one that offers the coverage you need at an affordable price.
How much does Clomid cost without insurance?
Without insurance, what you pay for Clomid depends on several factors, including your:
Specific pharmacy
Geographic location
Fill amount
The following table shows what you might pay for Clomid and its generic alternative.
Clomid costs
Clomid form and dose | Average cash price |
30 tablets (50 mg) |
Generic clomiphene costs
Clomiphene form and dose | Average cash price |
|---|---|
30 tablets (50 mg) |
Ways to save on Clomid without insurance
If you don’t have insurance, and the cost of Clomid strains your budget, there are ways to lower the cost.
1. Use a GoodRx coupon
You can use a free GoodRx coupon to lower the price of your Clomid prescription at your pharmacy. Visit www.goodrx.com or download the GoodRx app on your mobile device to get a coupon.
On the app or website, type “Clomid” in the search field, then choose between Clomid (brand) and clomiphene (generic). Both come in tablet form at a 50 mg dose.
Choose the desired quantity. Input your zip code or address, or select “Use my current location” so the results show local pharmacies.
Choose how to receive your coupon (printed, emailed, or texted).
When you go to the pharmacy, take the coupon with you (either printed or on your mobile device). If you give the coupon to the pharmacy staff early in the filling process, you could avoid delays at pickup.
Without insurance, the average price of 30 tablets of 50 mg Clomid is $330.49. Anyone with a valid prescription, regardless of insurance status, can use GoodRx to purchase 30 tablets of brand-name Clomid at an exclusive cash price of $156. Keep in mind that it’s common to take Clomid for only a few days each menstrual cycle. So 30 tablets would last months.
2. Compare prices at various pharmacies
Not every pharmacy has the same prices, so it’s good to compare in advance. You can easily compare Clomid and generic clomiphene costs at different pharmacies using GoodRx (either on the website or the app). Depending on where you live and your budget, it might be worth driving further to get a lower-price for your prescription.
3. Ask your prescriber about alternatives
There are many fertility treatments available. Studies suggest that another prescription medication for women with PCOS, letrozole, has similar ovulation rates as Clomid but a higher pregnancy rate. Letrozole is an off-label fertility treatment, but it’s supported by research.
Speak with your prescriber about your options. Another treatment may work better with your budget, while still increasing your chances of ovulation and pregnancy.
4. Use tax-advantaged healthcare funds
If you have a flexible spending account, a health savings account, or a health reimbursement arrangement, you may be able to use the funds to cover your medication. Provided they count as qualifying medical expenses (prescription fertility treatments often do), you can pay for Clomid using tax-free dollars. Review your account’s contribution limits, rollover limits, and eligible expenses.
The bottom line
Clomid (clomiphene) is a prescription-only medication used to treat female infertility. It does so by increasing estrogen levels in the body to stimulate ovulation.
The cost of Clomid depends on factors like the pharmacy you choose and your insurance coverage. If you don’t have insurance, the average price of Clomid is $330.49. Anyone with a valid prescription, regardless of insurance status, can use GoodRx to purchase 30 tablets of brand-name Clomid at an exclusive cash price of $156.
You may also find savings by using funds from a tax-advantaged healthcare account, asking your prescriber about less-costly alternatives, or comparing prices at different pharmacies.
Why trust our experts?
Methodology
We obtained national prescription coverage data for each medication from Managed Markets Insight & Technology (MMIT). The data reflects health insurance coverage as of February 2025.
We calculated the percentage of enrollees in plans that cover each medication by dividing the number of enrollees covered for the medication within a specific insurance channel (e.g., ACA, Medicare, Medicaid) by the total number of enrollees in all plans within that channel.
We determined the percentage of enrollees in plans with a prior authorization requirement by calculating the proportion of enrollees in plans that required prior authorization for the medication within each channel.
Finally, we measured the percentage of enrollees in plans with a step therapy requirement by calculating the proportion of enrollees in plans that imposed step therapy requirements for the medication in each channel.
These estimates, derived from national MMIT coverage data, provide insight into health insurance coverage for each medication. They take into account restrictions such as prior authorization, step therapy, and quantity limits. The percentages are expressed relative to the total number of enrollees covered by various insurance channels, including the ACA, commercial (excluding ACA) plans, Medicare, and Medicaid (both state-run and managed care plans).
References
Cosette Pharmaceuticals. (2025). Clomid- clomiphene citrate tablet [package insert].
Medicaid.gov. (n.d.). Managed care. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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