The average cost for 1 kit of 4 syringes of 180mcg/0.5ml of Pegasys is $4,498.38 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 11.80% off the average retail price of $5,100.34.
KitDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
4 syringes of 180mcg/0.5ml | 1 kit | $4,498.38 | $4,498.38 |
VialDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
1ml of 180mcg/ml | 4 vials | $4,290.28 | $1,072.57 |
Typical dosage for Pegasys
Hepatitis C
- Age 18 years and older: The typical dose is 180 mcg injected under the skin in the thigh or stomach once weekly.
- Age 5 to under 18 years: Your child's provider will determine the dose based on your child's body surface area (BSA), which takes into account height and weight. Pegasys is injected under the skin in the thigh or stomach once weekly. The maximum dose is 180 mcg per week.
The length of treatment with Pegasys depends on your age, if you have HIV, the type of hepatitis C virus you have, and if you're taking other hepatitis C medications.
Hepatitis B
- Age 18 years and older: The typical dose is 180 mcg injected under the skin in the thigh or stomach once weekly for 11 months.
- Age 3 to under 18 years: Your child's provider will determine the dose based on your child's BSA. Pegasys is injected under the skin in the thigh or stomach once weekly for 11 months. The maximum dose is 180 mcg per week.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems. Your provider might change your dose based on your lab results or if you develop side effects from Pegasys.
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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
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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.
