The average cost for 1 vial of 1ml of 2000 units/ml of Epogen is $39.94 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 0.00% off the average retail price of $39.94.
VialDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
1ml of 10000 units/ml | 4 vials | $652.48 | $163.12 |
1ml of 2000 units/ml | 1 vial | $39.94 | $39.94 |
2ml of 10000 units/ml | 2 vials | $654.91 | $327.46 |
1ml of 4000 units/ml | 4 vials | $263.75 | $65.94 |
1ml of 3000 units/ml | 1 vial | $58.53 | $58.53 |
1ml of 20000 units/ml | 1 vial | $332.40 | $332.40 |
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.
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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.
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Taking zidovudine for HIV:
- The typical starting dose is 100 Units/kg injected into the vein or under the skin 3 times a week.
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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.
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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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Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.
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Daisy Chau, PharmDDaisy Chau, PharmD, is the drug information pharmacist manager at GoodRx. She is licensed in California and has more than 6 years of experience working as a pharmacist in drug information.
