💊 Med cost guide
How much does Solensia cost?
Solensia (frunevetmab) is an anti-NGF monoclonal antibody from Zoetis, used for osteoarthritis pain in cats. Here's what it actually costs in the US, and how to pay less.
Typical monthly cost
$75-$250 / month
Medication-only $75-$180; total visit with exam/administration fees commonly lands $120-$250.
Solensia price by weight
| Weight tier | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cats under ~15.4 lb (one vial) | $75-$115 | per monthly injection, medication only |
| Cats over ~15.4 lb (may need two vials) | $110-$180 | per monthly injection, medication only |
Label dosing (for cost context, not a recommendation): Once monthly subcutaneous injection; dose is weight-based per the public label.
Why it costs what it does
Solensia 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.
- No generic competition at our last check, so the manufacturer effectively sets the price.
- 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
Cat OA options are limited. A vet might discuss gabapentin (cheap generic) for pain support; NSAID use in US cats is off-label and tightly restricted. No generic frunevetmab exists.
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 Solensia
- 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
- SpectrumCare, $75/$115 per-dose weight tiers (accessed 2026-06-11)
- MetLife Pet Insurance, per-dose and visit-total ranges (accessed 2026-06-11)
- PetMD, label dosing and use (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
