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Valcyte Cost, Generic and Savings
- U.S. list price
- $15,912.42 for 90 days (180 tablets)The maker's price for brand Valcyte before discounts · Source: Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report
- Lowest international online pharmacy price
- $21.32 per tablet$3,838.32 for 90 days (180 tablets), shipping included · brand Valcyte 450 mg, not FDA-approved · ships from Australia
FDA-approved generic valganciclovir 450 mg from $405.80 for 90 days at U.S. pharmacies
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Quick answerAs of Nov 11, 2026, brand Valcyte 450 mg costs from $3,838.32 for 90 days (2 a day) at online pharmacies abroad we compared, vs. $15,912.42 at the U.S. list price ($5,304.14 for 60 tablets). FDA-approved generic valganciclovir lists from $220.17 for 60 tablets.
Name check: Valcyte oral solution and ganciclovir (the IV form, once sold as Cytovene) aren't priced in this tablet table.
Compare Valcyte prices from licensed online pharmacies
For comparison U.S. pharmacy list price: $15,912.42 for 90 days ($88.40 per tablet), brand Valcyte before insurance. The prices below are from U.S. pharmacies that publish cash prices and from licensed online pharmacies outside the U.S.
| Pharmacy | Medication | Price | Shipping & delivery | Total (90 days) | Buy |
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| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy A | Valganciclovir 450mg Tablets450 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $405.80for 180 tablets$2.25 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 3–5 business days | $405.80 for 90 days= $405.80 for 90 daysSave 97%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy B | Valganciclovir HydrochlorideNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | $203.97per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $611.91$3.40 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $611.91 for 90 days= $611.91 for 90 days+ shippingSave 96%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy C | Valganciclovir HydrochlorideNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | $214.99per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $644.97$3.58 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $644.97 for 90 days= $644.97 for 90 days+ shippingSave 96%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy D | VALCYTE (sold by the pharmacy as generic valganciclovir; maker not stated)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | $220.84per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $662.52$3.68 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $662.52 for 90 days= $662.52 for 90 daysSave 96%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy E | VALCYTE (sold by the pharmacy as generic valganciclovir; maker not stated)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | $223.23per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $669.69$3.72 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $669.69 for 90 days= $669.69 for 90 daysSave 96%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy F | ValganciclovirNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Mylan | $243.92per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $731.76$4.07 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $746.71 for 90 days= $746.71 for 90 daysSave 95%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy G | Valganciclovir 450mg Tablets450 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $258.60per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $775.80$4.31 per tablet | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $780.80 for 90 days= $780.80 for 90 daysSave 95%incl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy H | ValganciclovirNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Mylan | $350per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,050$5.83 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $1,059.95 for 90 days= $1,059.95 for 90 daysSave 93%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy I | Valganciclovir HydrochlorideNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | $369.68per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,109.04$6.16 per tablet | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $1,118.99 for 90 days= $1,118.99 for 90 daysSave 93%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy H | Valganciclovir (India pack, ships from Singapore)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in SingaporeMaker listed by pharmacy: Cipla LtdMade for India | $492per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,476$8.20 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $1,485.95 for 90 days= $1,485.95 for 90 daysSave 91%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Valganciclovir (Valganciclovir Hydrochloride)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Mylan | $518.19per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,554.57$8.64 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $1,554.57 for 90 days= $1,554.57 for 90 daysSave 90%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Valganciclovir (Valganciclovir Hydrochloride) (India pack, ships from Mauritius)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in MauritiusMaker listed by pharmacy: CiplaMade for India | $518.25per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,554.75$8.64 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $1,554.75 for 90 days= $1,554.75 for 90 daysSave 90%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed Canadian pharmacy K | ValganciclovirNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: AURO PHARMA INC | $519.25per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,557.75$8.65 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 3–6 weeks | $1,567.70 for 90 days= $1,567.70 for 90 daysSave 90%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy L | Generic Equivalent To Valcyte 450mgNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Cipla Limited | $558.29per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,674.87$9.30 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $1,689.82 for 90 days= $1,689.82 for 90 daysSave 89%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy M | Generic Equivalent To Valcyte 450mgNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Cipla Limited | $600.31per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,800.93$10.01 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $1,815.88 for 90 days= $1,815.88 for 90 daysSave 89%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Valganciclovir (Valganciclovir Hydrochloride)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Auro Pharma Inc. | $635.80per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,907.40$10.60 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $1,907.40 for 90 days= $1,907.40 for 90 daysSave 88%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy N | Generic Equivalent to Valcyte 450mgNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Cipla Limited | $642.10per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,926.30$10.70 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $1,941.25 for 90 days= $1,941.25 for 90 daysSave 88%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy O | Generic Valcyte 450mgNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $658.51per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $1,975.53$10.98 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $1,975.53 for 90 days= $1,975.53 for 90 days+ shippingSave 88%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy H | ValganciclovirNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Teva Pharmaceuticals | $826per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $2,478$13.77 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $2,487.95 for 90 days= $2,487.95 for 90 daysSave 84%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy D | VALGANCICLOVIRNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $60.60per 4 tablets · 45 packs = $2,727$15.15 per tablet | FreeDelivery time not stated | $2,727 for 90 days= $2,727 for 90 daysSave 83%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Valcyte (Valganciclovir Hydrochloride)450 mg · brand · Filled in AustraliaMaker listed by pharmacy: Roche | $1,279.44per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $3,838.32$21.32 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $3,838.32 for 90 days= $3,838.32 for 90 daysSave 76%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy H | Valcyte450 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Hoffmann-La Roche Limited | $1,743per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $5,229$29.05 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $5,238.95 for 90 days= $5,238.95 for 90 daysSave 67%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Valcyte (Valganciclovir Hydrochloride)450 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Hoffmann-La Roche | $2,019.54per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $6,058.62$33.66 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $6,058.62 for 90 days= $6,058.62 for 90 daysSave 62%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed Canadian pharmacy K | ValCYTE450 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH | $2,027.88per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $6,083.64$33.80 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 3–6 weeks | $6,093.59 for 90 days= $6,093.59 for 90 daysSave 62%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy N | Brand Valcyte 450mg450 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Hoffmann-La Roche. | $2,312.71per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $6,938.13$38.55 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $6,953.08 for 90 days= $6,953.08 for 90 daysSave 56%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy M | Brand Valcyte 450mg450 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Hoffmann-La Roche. | $2,361.57per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $7,084.71$39.36 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $7,099.66 for 90 days= $7,099.66 for 90 daysSave 55%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy L | Brand Valcyte 450mg450 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Hoffmann-La Roche | $2,443per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $7,329$40.72 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $7,343.95 for 90 days= $7,343.95 for 90 daysSave 54%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy PU.S. shipping limited | Valganciclovir Hydrochloride (Generic)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.450 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $894per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $2,682$14.90 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $2,696.95 for 90 days= $2,696.95 for 90 daysSave 83%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy PU.S. shipping limited | Valcyte (Valganciclovir Hydrochloride)450 mg · brand · Filled in TurkeyMade for sale in Turkey.Product of Turkey | $1,946per 60 tablets · 3 packs = $5,838$32.43 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $5,852.95 for 90 days= $5,852.95 for 90 daysSave 63%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
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90-day cost = 180 tablets at the usual dose of 2 a day, bought as one order of whole packs with one shipping fee. 90-day cost is worked out from each pharmacy's real order size so different pack sizes compare fairly. Orders are kept within a 3-month supply (92 days); a pack that is larger than that is marked and not used for the lowest price at the top of this page. Prices checked Nov 11, 2026 on each pharmacy's website, in U.S. dollars. Savings compare with the U.S. list price. The lowest price at the top of this page uses only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Price is the pharmacy's own price for one pack, as shown on its website (converted to U.S. dollars when it prices in Canadian dollars). Delivery is the pharmacy's own estimate for the shipping option shown, not a promise; some pharmacies count from when they receive your prescription or ship the order. Total = the packs needed + shipping. When those packs don't add up to exactly 90 days, the row shows what that order costs and, under it, what it works out to for 90 days; we sort by the 90-day amount so pack sizes compare fairly. Prices change often; confirm at checkout. U.S. rows: the cash price a U.S. pharmacy published on its own website on the date shown, for whole fills, plus its standard shipping; no insurance or discount cards. “Fee not published” means the pharmacy doesn’t show its shipping fee before checkout, so that row’s total is the medicine price only.
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| Strength | Lowest brand90 days | Lowest generic abroad90 days, not FDA-approved | Price per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valcyte 450 mg | $3,838.32 | $662.52 | $21.32 brand · $3.68 generic |
Lowest 90-day cost with shipping at licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S. now, counting only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Price per tablet is for that lowest pack, before shipping. Prices checked Nov 11, 2026.
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90-day prices from 10 licensed pharmacies abroad shipping to the U.S.: $662.52 to $7,343.95, any strength, shipping included.
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Valcyte (valganciclovir) 450 mg tablets to treat CMV retinitis in people with AIDS and to prevent CMV disease after some organ transplants. FDA-approved generic valganciclovir is sold in the U.S.
Valcyte cost at a glance
- U.S. list price: $5,304.14 for a bottle of 60 brand Valcyte 450 mg tablets, a 30-day supply at 2 a day. That's $15,912.42 for 90 days (the maker's wholesale price before discounts; Texas DSHS).
- Generic Valcyte is sold in the U.S. The FDA has approved generic valganciclovir 450 mg tablets from Dr. Reddy's, Strides, Hetero, Aurobindo, Ajanta and others, rated equivalent to Valcyte (FDA Orange Book). Bottles of 60 list at $220.17 (AvKare), $238.15 (Aurobindo, Strides), $250 (Ajanta) and $1,405.58 (Dr. Reddy's) (Texas DSHS).
- A note on the FDA's records: the FDA's Drugs@FDA database lists the Valcyte tablet approval as discontinued, but H2-Pharma's Valcyte tablets are still listed for sale in the FDA's drug listing and have a 2026 U.S. list price, so we treat the brand as still sold (FDA drug listing, checked 2026-11-11).
- How we count: 2 tablets a day, because the label's usual adult dose is 900 mg (two 450 mg tablets) once a day to prevent CMV disease or keep CMV retinitis under control. The first 21 days of retinitis treatment use 4 tablets a day.
- From online pharmacies abroad: $3,838.32 to $7,343.95 for 90 days of brand Valcyte 450 mg, shipping included (checked Nov 11, 2026). Packs made for other countries are not FDA-approved.
- With Medicare: your cost depends on your Part D plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 (Medicare.gov).
How much does Valcyte cost in the U.S.?
| If you have | What Valcyte costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance (brand list price) | $5,304.14 for 60 tablets of brand Valcyte 450 mg (30 days at 2 a day). Pharmacies may charge more. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| No insurance (generic valganciclovir) | FDA-approved generic 450 mg tablets list at $220.17 to $1,405.58 for 60, most at $238.15 to $250. Ask your pharmacist for the cash price. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| Private or employer insurance | Your copay depends on your plan's drug list. Transplant and HIV medicines often need prior approval. | FDA Orange Book |
| Medicare Part D | Your cost depends on your plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100. | Medicare.gov |
| Medicaid | Your state Medicaid program sets any copay. Ask your pharmacist or state Medicaid office. | Medicaid.gov |
Brand Valcyte lists at $5,304.14 for 60 tablets (30 days at the usual dose) in the Texas 2026 drug price filing (Texas DSHS). FDA-approved generic valganciclovir lists at $220.17 to $1,405.58 for 60 tablets, most at $238.15 to $250. These are list prices (the maker's wholesale price before discounts); what a pharmacy charges can differ.
Valcyte cost with Medicare in 2026
In 2026, Part D plans can charge a deductible of up to $615, and once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100, you pay nothing more for covered drugs for the rest of the year. What you pay for valganciclovir depends on your plan's drug list.
| Medicare Part D | What Valcyte costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part D deductible | No Medicare drug plan may have a deductible above $615 in 2026. Some plans have none. | Medicare.gov |
| Yearly out-of-pocket cap | Once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100 in 2026, you pay nothing more for covered drugs that year. | Medicare.gov |
Valcyte coupons and savings programs
We show the programs that usually fit, cheapest first where we know the price. Private insurance means a plan through work or one you buy yourself. Programs set their own rules, so check the terms before you count on one. We don't save this choice.
eDrugSearch does not offer its own Valcyte coupons. eDrugSearch has no coupons of its own. If you have Medicare, these programs can help:
- Medicare Extra Help: if you have Medicare and limited income, Extra Help lowers what you pay for prescriptions. (Social Security)
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: a free Medicare option that spreads your drug costs into monthly payments across the year. It doesn't lower the total, but it can make costs easier to manage. (Medicare.gov)
Is there a generic Valcyte?
Yes. The FDA approved the first generic valganciclovir 450 mg tablets from Dr. Reddy's and Strides on November 4, 2014, followed by Hetero, Aurobindo, Ajanta and others, rated equivalent to Valcyte. Dr. Reddy's generic has been listed as on the market since December 15, 2014.
| Strength | U.S. generic | Makers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 mg | Yes | Dr. Reddy's, Strides, Hetero (Camber), Aurobindo, Ajanta and others | Dec 15, 2014 |
Outside the U.S.: Online pharmacies abroad may also sell generic valganciclovir made for other markets. Those packs are not FDA-approved, and the price table labels them that way.
Source: FDA Orange Book: valganciclovir products. As of Nov 11, 2026.
Compare Valcyte with similar drugs
Other medicines people often look up after a transplant, including Prograf, Envarsus XR, Neoral and Rapamune (anti-rejection medicines), and Zovirax, another antiviral. They work differently from Valcyte. Prices are for each drug's lowest-priced strength.
| Drug | Type | Lowest price we found | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prograftacrolimus | Transplant medicine (immunosuppressant) | From $0.72 per capsule | See prices |
| Envarsus XRtacrolimus extended-release | Transplant medicine (immunosuppressant) | From $2.92 per tablet | See prices |
| Neoralcyclosporine (modified) | Immunosuppressant (anti-rejection medicine) | From $1.48 per capsule | See prices |
| Rapamunesirolimus | Transplant medicine (immunosuppressant) | From $2.59 per tablet | See prices |
| Zoviraxacyclovir | Antiviral for herpes infections | From $0.19 per tablet | See prices |
Lowest price per unit, before shipping, from licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S., any strength. Only your doctor can decide whether another drug is right for you.
What is Valcyte used for?
Valcyte (valganciclovir) is an antiviral medicine against cytomegalovirus (CMV). According to its FDA label (DailyMed), it is used:
- To treat CMV retinitis (an eye infection) in adults with AIDS.
- To prevent CMV disease in adults who've had a kidney, heart or kidney-pancreas transplant and are at high risk.
- To prevent CMV disease in children who've had a kidney or heart transplant and are at high risk.
For adults, the label dose is 900 mg (two tablets) twice a day for 21 days to treat active retinitis, then 900 mg once a day; after a transplant, 900 mg once a day, starting within 10 days and continuing to day 100 (heart or kidney-pancreas) or day 200 (kidney). The label says to take it with food and not to break or crush the tablets. The label has a boxed warning about serious drops in blood counts, harm to fertility and unborn babies, and cancer risk seen in animals. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is it safe to order Valcyte from Canada?
Many Americans do, but U.S. law and customs rules apply, and for Valcyte, compare the U.S. price of FDA-approved generic valganciclovir before you order. Federal law generally doesn't allow individuals to import prescription drugs, though under its personal importation policy the FDA has long used enforcement discretion for some personal-use shipments, generally no more than a three-month supply (FDA). Congress has said enforcement against individuals should focus on imports that pose a significant threat to public health (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act section 804(j)(1), 21 U.S.C. 384(j)(1)). You need a prescription from your doctor. New U.S. Customs rules for mailed orders start January 20, 2027. In Canada, Health Canada lists Valcyte 450 mg tablets and the oral solution as marketed (Health Canada, checked 2026-11-11).
Read our guide to buying prescription drugs from Canada and what the 2027 customs rules mean. Compare licensed Canadian pharmacies.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Valcyte without insurance?
Brand Valcyte lists at $5,304.14 for 60 tablets (30 days at 2 a day) in the Texas 2026 drug price filing. Generic valganciclovir lists from $220.17 for 60. Online pharmacies abroad charged from $3,838.32 for 90 days of brand Valcyte in our latest check (Nov 11, 2026).
Is there a generic Valcyte?
Yes. Generic valganciclovir 450 mg tablets have been sold in the U.S. since December 2014 from several makers, rated equivalent to Valcyte. Ask your pharmacist whether a generic can fill your prescription.
How much does generic valganciclovir cost?
In the Texas 2026 drug price filing, 60 tablets of generic valganciclovir 450 mg list at $220.17 to $1,405.58, with most at $238.15 to $250. Those are list prices, so ask your pharmacist for the cash price.
Is Valcyte discontinued?
The FDA's Drugs@FDA database lists the Valcyte tablet approval as discontinued, but H2-Pharma's Valcyte 450 mg tablets are still in the FDA's drug listing, with a 2026 U.S. list price, so we treat the brand as still sold. Generics are widely available.
How much does Valcyte cost with Medicare?
It depends on your Part D plan's drug list. In 2026, Part D deductibles are capped at $615 and out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 a year. People with limited income can apply for Extra Help.
Sources
- VALCYTE U.S. prescribing information (DailyMed) (H2-Pharma label, version 24, effective 2025-12-08: CMV retinitis in AIDS; CMV prevention in kidney, heart, kidney-pancreas transplant; 900 mg twice daily for 21 days then once daily; prevention 900 mg once daily to day 100/200; boxed warning; bottles of 60 (NDC 61269-480-60))
- Drugs@FDA: Valcyte tablets (NDA 021304) (approved March 29, 2001; Cheplapharm; tablets listed as Discontinued (oral solution NDA 022257 Prescription); checked 2026-11-11)
- FDA NDC Directory: H2-Pharma Valcyte 450 mg (NDC 61269-480) (active listing (expires 2026-12-31), 60-tablet bottle)
- Texas DSHS: 2026 annual WAC report (Valcyte 450 mg x60: H2-Pharma 61269-0480-60 and Genentech 00004-0038-22 $5,304.14. Generic x60: AvKare 42291-0973-60 $220.17; Aurobindo 65862-0753-60 and Strides 64380-0153-01 $238.15; Ajanta 27241-0158-60 $250; Dr. Reddy's 55111-0762-60 $1,405.58)
- FDA Orange Book: valganciclovir products
- Drugs@FDA: Dr. Reddy's valganciclovir (ANDA 203511) (approved November 4, 2014)
- FDA NDC Directory: Dr. Reddy's valganciclovir (NDC 55111-762) (marketing start December 15, 2014)
- Health Canada Drug Product Database: Valcyte (450 mg tablet DIN 02245777 and 50 mg/mL powder DIN 02306085 Marketed; checked 2026-11-11)
- Medicaid.gov: cost sharing
- Social Security: Medicare Extra Help
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
- Medicare.gov: Part D drug costs (deductible up to $615 and $2,100 out-of-pocket threshold in 2026)
- FDA: personal importation
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