Tivicay costs nearly $2,900/month without insurance. Learn how to save with coupons, the ViiV savings card, ADAP, and patient assistance programs.
Tivicay (Dolutegravir) is one of the most effective HIV medications available, but its price tag can be a shock. Without insurance, a 30-day supply of Tivicay 50 mg costs approximately $2,800 to $2,925 at most pharmacies.
The good news? Most people don't have to pay that full price. Between manufacturer programs, discount cards, government assistance, and other savings strategies, there are multiple ways to reduce your out-of-pocket cost — sometimes to $0.
Here's a complete guide to saving money on Tivicay in 2026.
Let's start with the numbers:
There is no generic version of Tivicay available in the United States. The patent doesn't expire until June 2030, so brand-name pricing will continue for several more years.
Prescription discount cards can provide meaningful savings, especially if you're uninsured or your plan doesn't cover Tivicay well. Here are the most effective options:
GoodRx typically offers Tivicay 50 mg (30 tablets) for around $2,259 with GoodRx Gold (paid membership) or approximately $2,400–$2,600 with a free coupon. Prices vary by pharmacy, so compare locations on their website.
SingleCare shows prices as low as $2,276 for Tivicay 50 mg (30 tablets). The card is free and accepted at most major pharmacy chains.
Additional options to compare include RxSaver, BuzzRx, Optum Perks, and ScriptSave WellRx. Prices vary by pharmacy, so it's worth checking multiple cards to find the best deal for your location.
Important: Discount cards cannot be combined with insurance. Use them only if your insurance copay is higher than the discount card price, or if you don't have insurance coverage for Tivicay.
ViiV Healthcare, the maker of Tivicay, offers the ViiVConnect Savings Card for commercially insured patients. This is often the best deal available:
Not eligible: Patients with Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or other government-funded insurance. These patients should explore the patient assistance program or ADAP instead.
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or can't afford your medication even with insurance, these programs can help:
ViiV offers free Tivicay to qualifying patients who don't have adequate insurance coverage and meet income requirements.
Every U.S. state and territory has an ADAP — a government-funded program that provides HIV medications to low-income individuals. ADAP programs typically cover Tivicay and other antiretrovirals at no cost or very low cost to eligible patients.
The Ryan White program is a federal safety net that funds HIV care for people who are uninsured or underinsured. It covers medications, medical visits, lab tests, and support services.
Many insurance plans and specialty pharmacies offer lower per-month pricing when you fill a 90-day supply instead of monthly refills. This can also reduce your number of pharmacy visits and copays.
If your doctor agrees, switching to a combination product like Dovato (which contains Dolutegravir plus Lamivudine) may actually be cheaper depending on your insurance plan's formulary. Some plans prefer combination products and offer lower copays for them.
Specialty pharmacies that focus on HIV often have financial counselors on staff who can help you navigate insurance, copay assistance, and manufacturer programs. They may also offer competitive pricing.
Some states offer additional pharmaceutical assistance programs beyond ADAP. Ask your HIV care team or social worker about state-specific options.
Tivicay is expensive, but almost no one should be paying the full retail price. Between the ViiVConnect Savings Card ($0 copay for commercially insured patients), patient assistance programs (free medication for qualifying patients), ADAP coverage, and discount cards, there are real ways to bring your cost down significantly.
Start by checking your eligibility for the ViiV savings card at myviivcard.com. If you're uninsured, ask your provider about the patient assistance program. And if you're having trouble finding Tivicay at your pharmacy, use Medfinder to locate it near you.
You focus on staying healthy. We'll handle the rest.
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