Stelara (ustekinumab) — How to Pay Less

Autoimmune (Biologic) · Last verified 2026-03-22

Current Pricing

Retail Price
$13,000
per month (estimated)
Copay Card Price
$5
per month with commercial insurance
Patient Assistance (PAP)
FREE
if income-eligible

Savings Options by Insurance

🏢Commercial Insurance

  • Stelara Copay Card: Pay as little as $5/mo. (Max annual benefit: $20,000/year)

🏥Medicare

  • 2026 Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,000/year. Ask about Extra Help/LIS for additional savings.

💵Uninsured / Cash Pay

  • J&J Patient Assistance Program: FREE medication if income is below 400% FPL. Call 833-742-0791.
  • GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings

How to Enroll

Stelara Copay Card

  1. Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
  2. Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
  3. Download or print your savings card
  4. Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
Enroll in Stelara Copay Card→

J&J Patient Assistance Program

  1. Confirm income eligibility (below 400% FPL / ~$undefined/yr for individuals)
  2. Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
  3. Submit by fax, mail, or online
  4. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks
Download application →Call 833-742-0791

Key Facts

Category
Autoimmune (Biologic)
Generic Name
ustekinumab
Dosages
45mg/0.5mL, 90mg/mL
Generic Available
No (patent expires ~2025 (biosimilars entering))

Other Autoimmune (Biologic) Medications

Humira(adalimumab)
Retail: $7,000/mo
Enbrel(etanercept)
Retail: $6,500/mo
Cosentyx(secukinumab)
Retail: $6,400/mo
Skyrizi(risankizumab)
Retail: $5,700/mo
Tremfya(guselkumab)
Retail: $5,600/mo
Taltz(ixekizumab)
Retail: $6,200/mo

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