Heparin Price in the United States (2026)
Average pharmacy cost for generic heparin 5 units injection. CMS NADAC file, Oct 2026.
≈ $1.22Heparin cost without insurance
The figures here are what US retail pharmacies pay for generic heparin. If you pay cash, the pharmacy adds a dispensing fee and its margin, so expect to pay more than this, and prices differ between pharmacies for the same prescription.
With insurance or Medicare Part D you usually pay a fixed co-pay or co-insurance instead. Ask for the generic rather than the brand, compare a few pharmacies, and check discount programs: for cheap generics a cash price can be lower than your co-pay.
One product name across 2 strengths are on the official list.
All 6 heparin products in the United States
| Generic (NADAC description) | Strength | Form | Per unit | 30 units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| heparin sod 5,000 unit/mL vial | 5 units | injection | $1.22 | $36.48 |
| heparin sodium 5,000 unit/mL vial | 5 units | injection | $1.22 | $36.48 |
| heparin sodium 5,000 unit/0.5 mL syringe | 5 units | injection | $5.90 | $177 |
| heparin sodium 10,000 unit/mL vial | 10 units | injection | $2.20 | $66.06 |
| heparin sod 5,000 unit/mL syrg | 5 units | other | $3.19 | $95.73 |
| heparin sod 10,000 unit/mL vl | 10 units | other | $2.20 | $66.06 |
How NADAC prices work in the United States
Prices on this page are the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC): the average price US retail pharmacies pay wholesalers for the drug, per tablet, capsule, mL or gram, from a monthly survey run for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It is not the price on your receipt. Pharmacies add a dispensing fee and a margin, so the cash price without insurance is higher, often much higher, while your co-pay with insurance depends on your plan. Discount programs and low-cost pharmacies often sell common generics close to this cost plus a fee.
Read the full guide to medicine prices in the United States.
Every strength and form of heparin in the United States
| Strength and form | Products | Cheapest pack | Cheapest per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 units injection | 3 | $1.22 | — |
| 10 units injection | 1 | $2.20 | — |
| 5 units other | 1 | $3.19 | — |
| 10 units other | 1 | $2.20 | — |
Different strengths and forms (for example slow-release or dissolving tablets) are not interchangeable without your doctor's advice.
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Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, weekly file as of 28 October 2026 (generic prescription drugs). data.medicaid.gov/dataset/fbb83258-11c7-47f5-8b18-5f8e79f7e704. Retrieved 31 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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