Afinitor costs over $18,000/month. Learn how to save with generic Everolimus, copay cards, discount programs, and patient assistance in 2026.
Let's start with the number that stops most patients in their tracks: brand-name Afinitor costs between $18,413 and $19,260 for a single 28-day supply. That's roughly $230,000 per year.
If you've just been prescribed Afinitor (Everolimus) and you're staring at that price tag wondering how you'll afford it, take a breath. There are real options to bring that cost down dramatically — in some cases to $0. This guide walks you through every savings option available in 2026, from generics and discount cards to manufacturer programs and patient assistance foundations.
Here's the current pricing landscape for Afinitor and generic Everolimus:
The difference between paying full retail for brand-name Afinitor and using a discount card for generic Everolimus is staggering — potentially saving you more than $18,000 per month.
The single biggest money-saving move for most patients is asking your doctor about generic Everolimus. Here's what you need to know:
With a discount card, generic Everolimus can cost as little as $90 per month. That's a 99.5% savings compared to brand-name Afinitor.
Talk to your doctor about whether the generic is right for you. In most cases, it's clinically identical. For more on the drug itself, see What Is Afinitor? Uses, Dosage, and What You Need to Know.
Even if you have insurance, discount cards can sometimes beat your copay — especially for generic Everolimus. Here are the top options:
GoodRx offers coupons for generic Everolimus at various pharmacies. Prices vary by location and strength, but patients have reported paying as little as $90.54 with GoodRx Gold (a paid membership). The free GoodRx card also offers significant discounts, though prices will be higher than the Gold rate.
SingleCare offers discounts on both brand-name Afinitor and generic Everolimus. Prices for Afinitor Disperz with SingleCare have been reported as low as $5,161 — still expensive, but a meaningful discount from the $11,587 retail price. Generic Everolimus prices through SingleCare can be competitive with GoodRx.
Additional discount card options include:
Pro tip: Always compare your insurance copay against discount card prices. For high-cost specialty medications on insurance specialty tiers, your 25–50% coinsurance could easily exceed the discount card price for the generic.
If you have commercial insurance (not Medicare, Medicaid, or Tricare), Novartis offers the Oncology Universal Co-pay Program:
This program is especially valuable if you're on brand-name Afinitor and your insurance's specialty-tier copay is in the thousands of dollars per month. The copay card can absorb most or all of that cost up to the annual cap.
Important: Once you hit the $15,000 annual limit, you'll be responsible for your full copay again. For patients with ongoing treatment, this typically happens mid-year. Plan ahead by exploring generic Everolimus as a backup.
If you don't have insurance — or your insurance doesn't cover Afinitor and you can't afford it — the Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation (NPAF) may provide the medication at no cost.
Eligibility requirements typically include:
How to apply:
The application process can take 2–4 weeks, so apply as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to provide samples or a bridge supply while you wait.
Several independent foundations offer copay assistance for cancer patients:
Funding for these programs can open and close throughout the year, so check regularly or have your social worker monitor availability.
If you're on Medicare and struggling with Part D copays for Everolimus, you may qualify for Medicare Extra Help (Low-Income Subsidy). This program can significantly reduce your prescription costs. Contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 to check eligibility.
Many states offer their own prescription assistance programs that can supplement Medicare or provide coverage for uninsured residents. Check with your state's health department or visit medicare.gov for a list of SPAPs.
Patients who are eligible for clinical trials may receive Everolimus or related medications at no cost as part of the study protocol. Ask your oncologist whether any relevant trials are enrolling. Search at clinicaltrials.gov.
No one should have to choose between affording their cancer medication and paying their bills. While Afinitor's sticker price is genuinely shocking, the combination of generic Everolimus, manufacturer assistance programs, and independent foundation grants means most patients can get this medication at a cost they can manage.
Start by asking your doctor about generic Everolimus — for most patients, this is the fastest path to affordable treatment. If you're commercially insured, enroll in the Novartis copay program. If you're uninsured, apply to the Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation right away.
And if you're having trouble finding Everolimus at a pharmacy, use Medfinder to check real-time stock near you. Your health is too important to let cost or availability stand in the way.
You focus on staying healthy. We'll handle the rest.
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