Shingrix Coupons & Prices

Looking for a Shingrix coupon? Shingrix is the brand-name recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) that is FDA-approved to help prevent shingles (herpes zoster) in adults 50 and older, as well as in adults 18 and older who are at increased risk of shingles because of a weakened immune system. It is given as a two-dose series and has no generic version. Because it is often billed as a pharmacy vaccine, the price you pay can vary a lot from one location to another. Enter your ZIP above to see today's Rx.com cash price at pharmacies near you and compare it against what you would pay out of pocket.

What is Shingrix and how does it work?

Shingrix (recombinant zoster vaccine, adjuvanted with AS01B) is a non-live, recombinant subunit vaccine used to prevent shingles, the painful rash caused by reactivation of the same virus that causes chickenpox. Because it is not a live vaccine, it can be given to people whose immune systems are weakened. It is given as a two-dose series: the second dose normally follows 2 to 6 months after the first, and immunocompromised patients may use a shortened 1-to-2-month interval.

Shingrix is FDA-approved to prevent shingles in adults 50 and older, and in adults 18 and older who are or will be at increased risk of shingles due to immunodeficiency or immunosuppression from a disease or its treatment. It is not used to prevent primary chickenpox (varicella), and it does not treat an active shingles outbreak or the lingering nerve pain (postherpetic neuralgia) that can follow one.

Shingrix cost: manufacturer support vs. an Rx.com cash coupon

Shingrix does not have a generic, so there is no lower-cost substitute at the pharmacy counter, and the manufacturer (GSK) does not offer a general commercial copay savings card for it the way some brand medications do. Many people are covered for Shingrix at no cost through Medicare Part D or commercial insurance, but coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary by plan, so it is worth confirming your benefit before you go.

If you are uninsured, between plans, or your coverage does not pick up the full cost, an Rx.com cash coupon can help. Our coupon is a cash-price discount you can use whether or not you have insurance, and it is handy when a plan will not cover the dose or you want to compare the cash price. GSK also runs a patient-assistance program, GSK for You, for eligible people who cannot afford their medicines; eligibility and terms are set by the manufacturer and can change, so check their official site for current details. To see your price, enter your ZIP above and compare pharmacies near you.

How Shingrix compares to other shingles vaccines

Shingrix is currently the only shingles vaccine marketed in the United States. The older live vaccine, Zostavax, was discontinued and is no longer sold in the U.S., so Shingrix is the recommended option for eligible adults. Because Shingrix is not a live vaccine, it can be given to people with weakened immune systems, which the older live vaccine could not.

Shingrix protects against shingles, not chickenpox, and it is not interchangeable with the childhood chickenpox (varicella) vaccine. Talk with your pharmacist or provider about the right timing if you have had shingles before or received the older vaccine in the past.

Shingrix safety and side effects

Shingrix has no boxed warning. The most common reactions are soreness, redness, and swelling where the shot is given, along with body-wide effects such as muscle aches, tiredness, headache, shivering, fever, and upset stomach. These usually clear up within 2 to 3 days. About 1 in 6 people have reactions strong enough to briefly limit their normal activities, which is a sign your immune system is responding.

An increased risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) has been observed within 42 days after vaccination and is noted on the label. Fainting (syncope) can happen with any injection, and rare severe allergic reactions are possible. Shingrix should not be given to anyone with a history of a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in the vaccine or to a previous dose. This information is not medical advice; talk with your provider or pharmacist about whether Shingrix is right for you.