Brand-name prescription
Epogen
epoetin alfa
Compare your options
| Compare | EpogenBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Epogen name | Regular genericepoetin alfa |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | from$32.27–162per 1 mL vial | Not sold | Not sold |
| Same as Epogen? | 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: Epogen 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 | Epogen |
|---|---|
| 10,000 unit/mL vialper 1 mL vial | $162 |
| 2,000 units/mL vialper 1 mL vial | $32.27 |
| 4,000 unit/mL vialper 1 mL vial | $64.36 |
Good to know
- There’s no authorized generic of Epogen.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Epogen’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.