US Nucala Cost & Savings
What Nucala (mepolizumab) typically costs, why prices vary so much, and how to pay less for this respiratory medication.
Unverified catalogue summary (cost-page product identity and category) for Nucala in US; not checked against current local product information.
Why Nucala prices vary
There's no single price for Nucala. What you pay depends on your insurance plan and deductible, the pharmacy you use, your dosage, and whether you use a manufacturer copay card or a pharmacy discount card. Without insurance, brand-name respiratory medications like Nucala from GSK can be costly, so it pays to compare your options before filling the prescription.
Unverified catalogue summary (manufacturer and therapeutic category) for Nucala in US; not checked against current local product information.
Is there a generic or biosimilar?
Approval year does not show whether an approved generic or biosimilar is currently available. Check the FDA Orange Book for drugs or Purple Book for biologics, then ask a pharmacist whether an alternative is available and appropriate for your prescription.
FDA resources: Orange Book and Purple Book.
Compare costs of similar respiratory drugs
Unverified catalogue summary (category and related-medication grouping) for Nucala in US; not checked against current local product information.
Savings options for other heavily advertised respiratory medications.
Trelegy Ellipta cost & savings
fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol
Unverified catalogue summary (related drug identity) for Trelegy Ellipta in US; not checked against current local product information.
Breztri Aerosphere cost & savings
budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol
Unverified catalogue summary (related drug identity) for Breztri Aerosphere in US; not checked against current local product information.
Fasenra cost & savings
benralizumab
Unverified catalogue summary (related drug identity) for Fasenra in US; not checked against current local product information.
Tezspire cost & savings
tezepelumab-ekko
Unverified catalogue summary (related drug identity) for Tezspire in US; not checked against current local product information.
Xolair cost & savings
omalizumab
Unverified catalogue summary (related drug identity) for Xolair in US; not checked against current local product information.
Symbicort cost & savings
budesonide/formoterol
Unverified catalogue summary (related drug identity) for Symbicort in US; not checked against current local product information.
Sources and editorial standards
Product-label references, not clinical verification. Medicine identification—not prescribing guidance. This page does not provide a complete safety or dosing reference. Check the official label for your country and exact product, and consult your pharmacist or prescriber before starting, stopping or changing treatment. Missing information does not mean a medicine is safe for you. Reference formulation scope (not dosing instructions): NUCALA SC mepolizumab: 100 mg lyophilized vial, 100 mg/mL prefilled syringe/autoinjector and 40 mg/0.4 mL syringe (section 3); not the investigational IV regimen.
Unresolved / not established by these sources:
- Clinical summaries, safety tiers and dosing guidance are withheld while their review remains unfinished.
- A linked document may have been superseded. Confirm country, product, formulation and latest revision with the regulator or pharmacist.
- US label reference: Nucala — current sponsor US prescribing information (DailyMed SPL read 2026-10-01)
Manufacturer label · Reference scope: Reference link only. Verify the exact formulation and current revision; this does not certify a clinical summary.
Lookup resources (not product-specific citations; confirm formulation and country before use):
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nucala cost?
Unverified catalogue product facts, including manufacturer and therapeutic category; pricing guidance is general and not a quoted product price. The list price of Nucala (mepolizumab) varies widely depending on your insurance, pharmacy and dosage. Brand-name respiratory drugs are often expensive without coverage, which is why most people use insurance, manufacturer copay cards or pharmacy discount cards to lower the price.
Is there a generic or biosimilar version of Nucala?
Unverified catalogue product facts, including manufacturer and therapeutic category; pricing guidance is general and not a quoted product price. Approval age alone does not establish whether a generic or biosimilar version of Nucala is currently available. Check the FDA Orange Book for drugs or Purple Book for biologics, then ask a pharmacist whether an alternative is available and appropriate for you.
How can I save money on Nucala?
Unverified catalogue product facts, including manufacturer and therapeutic category; pricing guidance is general and not a quoted product price. Common ways to lower the cost include checking your insurance formulary, asking GSK about a manufacturer copay or patient-assistance program, and comparing prices with a free pharmacy discount card such as GoodRx or SingleCare.