The Average Cost of Top Surgery Across Canada
There are many variables to consider when calculating the monthly cost of testosterone therapy, which can make it difficult to budget for a specific amount.
The cost can actually fluctuate on a monthly or weekly basis as your therapist attempts to balance your dosages and concentrations. The involvement of insurance plans may also affect cost, reducing the out-of-pocket price for therapy that your provider deems medically necessary. But, we are here to discuss the price of testosterone without insurance. Let’s do just that.Your therapist can create a custom program to help determine total costs for your unique needs, including:
- dosage
- dosage frequency
- delivery method
- concentration of medication
- clinical administration or self-administration of medications
The following are the average price ranges for different testosterone delivery systems; these costs are based on the national North American average, which does not account for local pricing levels:
1. Injections
2. Pellets
- are small, 3 mm by 9 mm pellets that contain crystalline testosterone. Implanted under the skin, these pellets are a long-acting form of testosterone therapy and slowly release testosterone over the course of three to six months. The price usually begins around $500 and may increase depending on dosage.
3. Oral Tablets
- Gels and Creams Testosterone gels and creams are applied topically and can cost between $200 and $500 a month depending on dosage and concentration.
- Patches Like gels and creams, dermal adhesive patches administer testosterone into the bloodstream through the skin. They also have a similar price point, costing between $200 and $500 a month depending on dosage and frequency.
4. Gum and Cheek
- are patches that adhere to the gums or inside the cheek. They are usually applied twice daily, every 12 hours, and tend to cost between $200 and $500 a month.
Testosterone therapy is an important step in a patient’s journey through transitioning. Although seemingly expensive, it is an essential component of the process, as it introduces a hormone associated with the gender of which the patient identifies.
