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Epogen

Epogen Dosage

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDDaisy Chau, PharmD
Reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, Daisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on July 1, 2025

The average cost for 1 vial of 1ml of 2000 units/ml of Epogen is $38.43 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 23.12% off the average retail price of $49.99.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

1ml of 10000 units/ml

4 vials

$642.92

$160.73

1ml of 2000 units/ml

1 vial

$38.43

$38.43

2ml of 10000 units/ml

2 vials

$642.92

$321.46

1ml of 4000 units/ml

4 vials

$260.92

$65.23

1ml of 3000 units/ml

1 vial

$54.00

$54.00

1ml of 20000 units/ml

1 vial

$324.59

$324.59

Typical dosage for Epogen

The dose depends on your condition, weight, and age. Your prescriber will also adjust your dose based on your hemoglobin levels.

  • Chronic kidney disease

    • Adults: The typical starting dose is 50 to 100 Units/kg injected into the vein or under the skin 3 times a week.
    • Children 1 month and older: The typical starting dose is 50 Units/kg injected into the vein or under the skin 3 times a week.
  • Taking zidovudine for HIV:

    • The typical starting dose is 100 Units/kg injected into the vein or under the skin 3 times a week.
  • Receiving chemotherapy:

    • Adults: The typical dose is 150 Units/kg injected under the skin 3 times a week until chemotherapy ends, OR 40,000 Units injected under the skin weekly until chemotherapy ends.
    • Children 5 to 18 years old: The typical dose is 600 Units/kg injected into a vein weekly until chemotherapy ends.
  • Certain surgeries:

    • A typical dose is 300 Units/kg injected daily for 15 days OR 600 Units/kg injected under the skin 21, 14, and 7 days before surgery, and on the day of surgery.

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