Brand-name prescription
Pentasa
mesalamine
Compare your options
| Compare | PentasaBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Pentasa name | Regular genericmesalamine |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | from$2.90–5.83per capsule | Not sold | Other forms only |
| Same as Pentasa? | The original | – | – |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | – |
| With insurance | Your plan’s brand co-pay | – | – |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Regular generic: Sold only in a different form, strength or formula. Switching to one would need a new prescription, so ask your prescriber whether it could work for you.
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 | Pentasa |
|---|---|
| 250 mg capsuleper capsule | $2.90 |
| 500 mg capsuleper capsule | $5.83 |
Good to know
- There’s no authorized generic of Pentasa.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Pentasa’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.