💊 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
