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
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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: $2,000/year. Ask about Extra Help/LIS for additional savings.
💵Uninsured / Cash Pay
- J&J Patient Assistance Program: FREE medication if income is below 400% FPL. Call 833-742-0791.
- GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings
How to Enroll
Stelara Copay Card
- Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
- Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
- Download or print your savings card
- Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
J&J Patient Assistance Program
- Confirm income eligibility (below 400% FPL / ~$undefined/yr for individuals)
- Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
- Submit by fax, mail, or online
- Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks
Key Facts
- Category
- Autoimmune (Biologic)
- Generic Name
- ustekinumab
- Dosages
- 45mg/0.5mL, 90mg/mL
- Generic Available
- No (patent expires ~2025 (biosimilars entering))
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