Brand-name prescription
Retacrit
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Compare your options
| Compare | RetacritBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Retacrit name | Regular genericepoetin alfa-epbx |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | from$22.52–448per 1 mL vial | Not sold | Not sold |
| Same as Retacrit? | 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: Retacrit 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 | Retacrit |
|---|---|
| 10,000 unit/mL vialper 1 mL vial | $113 |
| 2,000 unit/mL vialper 1 mL vial | $22.52 |
| 20,000 unit/mL vialper 1 mL vial | $225 |
| 40,000 unit/mL vialper 1 mL vial | $448 |
Good to know
- There’s no authorized generic of Retacrit.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Retacrit’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.