Brand-name prescription
Aranesp
darbepoetin alfa
Compare your options
| Compare | AranespBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Aranesp name | Regular genericdarbepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $188per 0.42 mL syringe | Not sold | Not sold |
| Same as Aranesp? | The original | – | – |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | – |
| With insurance | Your plan’s brand co-pay | – | – |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
No regular generic: Aranesp is a biologic. Biologics don’t have generics, but some have biosimilars or an unbranded version from the same maker. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber whether one is sold.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Aranesp |
|---|---|
| 25 mcg/0.42 mL syringper 0.42 mL syringe | $188 |
| 40 mcg/0.4 mL syringeper 0.4 mL syringe | $301 |
| 60 mcg/0.3 mL syringeper 0.3 mL syringe | $450 |
Good to know
- There’s no authorized generic of Aranesp.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Aranesp’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.