The average cost for 1 kit of 20mg for injection of of Sandostatin Lar Depot is $799.39 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 88.22% off the average retail price of $6,787.31.
KitDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
30mg for injection of | 1 kit | $1,192.05 | $1,192.05 |
10mg for injection of | 1 kit | $612.51 | $612.51 |
20mg for injection of | 1 kit | $799.39 | $799.39 |
Typical dosage for Sandostatin Lar Depot
You can only use Sandostatin Lar Depot if you're currently using and have responded well to the appropriate dose of the short-acting octreotide (Sandostatin) for your condition, for at least 2 weeks.
Sandostatin Lar Depot is given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscular or IM) of the buttocks by a healthcare provider.
- Acromegaly: The typical starting dose is 20 mg IM monthly for 3 months. After this, your provider will adjust your monthly dose based on your growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) levels, as well as your symptoms. The typical maintenance dose ranges from 10 mg to 40 mg monthly.
- Carcinoid tumors and VIPomas: The typical starting dose is 20 mg IM monthly for 2 months. After this, your provider will adjust your monthly dose based on your symptoms. The typical maintenance dose ranges from 10 mg to 30 mg monthly.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney or liver problems.
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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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Connie Zheng, PharmDConnie Zheng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx and a licensed pharmacist in California. She has over 6 years of experience working in independent pharmacies.
