How much does Cosentyx cost?

Pricing for Cosentyx varies by insurance plan, dose, and pharmacy. Our database does not show a fixed cost because prices change faster than we can verify. For current pharmacy prices, check your insurance's formulary tier (in the prior-authorization section), use the GoodRx or Cost Plus Drugs deep links on this page, or ask your pharmacist to run a test claim. If a copay card is listed, it usually drops the out-of-pocket significantly for commercial insurance.

Does Cosentyx need prior authorization?

Cosentyx appears on 2 payer formularies in our database. PA requirements vary by payer — see the prior-authorization table on this page for specifics. In general, specialty and brand-name drugs are more likely to require PA than generic equivalents.

Is there a copay card or patient assistance program for Cosentyx?

Yes — the manufacturer copay card link is available on this page. A patient assistance program is also available for qualifying patients. Eligibility typically depends on insurance type and income. Click the CTA buttons above to apply directly through the manufacturer's portal.

What is Cosentyx used to treat?

Cosentyx (generic: secukinumab) is indicated for Psoriasis, Non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis, Inflammation and 6 other conditions. Click any condition name on this page for more detail.

Does Cosentyx have a generic version?

The generic name for Cosentyx is secukinumab. Whether a generic is currently available depends on patent status — check the FDA Orange Book or ask your pharmacist. Generics are often substantially cheaper than brand-name drugs.

Cosentyx

Generic: secukinumab

Verified·Oct 26, 2026

NDC: 0078-1056
RxCUI: 1599792
Route: SUBCUTANEOUS
ICD-10 indication: L40.0, L40.50, L40.51, L40.52, L40.53, L40.59, M45.0, M45.1, M45.2, M45.3, M45.4, M45.5, M45.6, M45.7, M45.8, M45.9, M46.80, M46.81, M46.82, M46.83, M46.84, M46.85, M46.86, M46.87, M46.88, M46.89, M08.1, L73.2

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About Cosentyx

What is this medication?

Cosentyx, also known by its generic name secukinumab, is a prescription biologic medicine primarily used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in both adults and children. It belongs to a class of drugs called interleukin-17A inhibitors, which work by targeting a specific protein in the immune system that causes inflammation. By blocking this protein, the medication helps to clear skin plaques and reduce the redness, itching, and scaling associated with the condition.

Beyond its use for skin health, this medication is also approved to treat several chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the joints and spine. These indications include psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis. Additionally, it is used for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa, a painful and long-term skin condition. By inhibiting inflammatory pathways, the drug helps to decrease joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, which can improve physical mobility and limit further damage caused by these autoimmune disorders.

Copay & patient assistance

Patient Copay Amount: As little as $0
Maximum Annual Benefit Limit: Subject to an annual limit (Specific dollar amount Not Publicly Available)
Core Eligibility Restrictions: Offer valid only for patients with commercial health insurance; not available to patients with federal or state health plan benefits (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA); valid only in the United States and Puerto Rico; health plan must provide coverage for the drug; enrollment must be completed by the patient, legal guardian, or caregiver (not plan administrators)
RxBIN, PCN, and Group numbers: Not Publicly Available

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Cost Plus Drug Company

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Conditions we've indexed resources for

Click a condition to see copay cards, grants, and PA rules specific to it. For the full list of FDA-approved indications, see Prescribing information above.

Medicare Part D coverage

How Cosentyx appears across Medicare Part D plan formularies nationally. Source: CMS monthly Prescription Drug Plan file (2026-08-31).

Covered by plans

69%

3,792 of 5,499 plans

Most common tier

Tier 5

On 78% of covering formularies

Prior authorization required

98%

of covering formularies

Tier	Formularies on this tier	Share
Tier 1 (preferred generic)	47	18%
Tier 2 (generic)	1	0%
Tier 4 (non-preferred brand)	8	3%
Tier 5 (specialty)	202	78%

Step therapy: 0% of formularies

Quantity limits: 73% of formularies

Coverage breadth: 258 of 65 formularies

How to read this:plans on the same formulary share tier + PA rules. Your specific plan's copay depends on (a) the tier above, (b) your plan's cost-share for that tier, (c) whether you're in the initial coverage phase or past the 2026 $2,000 out-of-pocket cap. For your exact plan, check its Summary of Benefits or log in to your Medicare.gov account. Copay cards don't apply to Medicare (federal law).

Prior authorization & coverage

Payer	PA	Step therapy	Copay tier
— Medicare Part D	Yes	—	—
— Medicare Part D	Yes	—	—

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Step therapy

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Medicare Part D

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How this page is sourced

Drug identity verified against openFDA NDC Directory.
Label text (when shown) originates from NLM DailyMed.
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