💊 Med cost guide
How much does Cytopoint cost?
Cytopoint (lokivetmab) is an anti-IL-31 monoclonal antibody from Zoetis, used for allergic and atopic dermatitis itch in dogs. Here's what it actually costs in the US — and how to pay less.
Typical monthly cost
$30–$250 / month
Monthly equivalent depends on interval: an injection lasting 8 weeks halves the monthly figure. Published annual totals run $350-$2,600.
Cytopoint price by weight
| Weight tier | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 lb | $50–$100 | per injection |
| 20-40 lb | $100–$150 | per injection |
| 40-80 lb | $150–$225 | per injection |
| Over 80 lb | $225–$300 | per injection |
Label dosing (for cost context, not a recommendation): Injection repeated every 4-8 weeks as needed per public product information; dose scales with body weight (dogs over ~40 lb may need multiple vials).
Why it costs what it does
Cytopoint comes as: injection, vet-administered. A few things set the price:
- It's administered at the clinic, so the bill is the drug plus any exam or administration fee — which is why quotes vary so much between practices.
- Monoclonal antibodies are biologics — costly to manufacture, with no generic pathway yet.
- Dosing scales with body weight — bigger pets need bigger or multiple doses, so weight is the main price driver.
Cheaper alternatives to ask your vet about
Apoquel or Zenrelia daily tablets can be cheaper for small dogs; for big dogs Cytopoint's per-pound price climbs fastest, so oral options are worth pricing against it.
Never switch, split, or stop a prescription on your own — bring these options up at your next visit and let your vet make the call for your pet.
Before you fill
Price-check before you buy
The same prescription can vary 2–3× between the vet's shelf, online pet pharmacies, and retail. A written prescription is yours to fill anywhere — vets are required to provide one on request.
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Help paying for Cytopoint
- Costco Member Prescription Program (CMPP) — Worth a price check on any expensive monthly med if you already hold a membership.
- The Pet Fund — The right fit for chronic-condition medication costs; wrong fit for emergencies.
Sources & price verification
- Vety 2026 cost guide — weight-tier per-injection prices and annual totals (accessed 2026-06-11)
- Wyndly — 2026 price-range corroboration (accessed 2026-06-11)
- Drugs.com — product/dosing information (accessed 2026-06-11)
How we verify these prices
Prices aggregated 2026-06-11 from public retailer listings (Chewy Rx, Petco, Heartland Vet Supply, EntirelyPets Rx, BudgetPetCare, PetBucket), GoodRx coupon pages, manufacturer pages, and 2026 vet-cost guides. Vet-administered injectables (Librela, Solensia, Cytopoint, Adequan loading) use published clinic-price surveys because the drug is not sold direct to consumers. Ranges are medication-only unless noted; exam/administration fees are flagged separately. Prices move — re-verify before publishing figures on a page, and show the per-item verified date.
Last verified: June 11, 2026 · Region: US · Currency: USD
