Keytruda

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CVS PHARMACY Retail

$13,800.00

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20%

$11,080.57 With Free Coupon
GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY Retail

$13,800.00

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18%

$11,341.83 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY Retail

$13,800.00

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17%

$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY 10961
$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY 01353
$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY 10960
$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY 06733
$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY 01589
$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY 10892
$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY 04783
$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY 10956
$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY 10942
$11,477.71 With Free Coupon
WALMART PHARMACY Retail

$13,800.00

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17%

$11,480.71 With Free Coupon
WALGREENS Retail

$13,800.00

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16%

$11,559.36 With Free Coupon
PERIGON PHARMACY 360
$11,954.76 With Free Coupon
JEFFREYS DRUG STORE, MEDICINE SHOPPE 1962
$11,956.16 With Free Coupon
CANONSBURG GEN DISCHARGE
$11,956.16 With Free Coupon
SPARTAN PHARMACY
$11,956.16 With Free Coupon
ASTI'S SOUTH HILLS PHARMACY
$11,956.16 With Free Coupon
LEBANON SHOPS PHARMACY
$11,956.16 With Free Coupon
THE MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY
$11,956.16 With Free Coupon
SOLLON PHARMACY
$12,095.10 With Free Coupon
WASHINGTON CARE PHARMACY
$12,095.10 With Free Coupon
WASHINGTON HOSPITAL PHARMACY
$12,095.10 With Free Coupon
Keytruda

Drug Info for keytruda

Pembrolizumab injection is used alone or in combination with other chemotherapy medications to treat certain types of melanoma (a type of skin cancer), Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC; a type of skin cancer), and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC; skin cancer). It is also used to prevent the return of melanoma after surgery. Pembrolizumab injection is also used alone and/or in combination with other chemotherapy medications to treat certain types of lung cancer (non-small-cell lung cancer; NSCLC), head and neck cancer, Hodgkin's lymphoma (Hodgkin's disease), primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL; non-Hodgkin lymphoma), urothelial cancer (cancer of the lining of the bladder and other parts of the urinary tract), bladder cancer, colorectal cancer (cancer that begins in the large intestine), gastric cancer (cancer of the stomach), esophageal cancer (cancer of the tube that connects your throat to your stomach), cervical cancer (cancer that begins in the opening of the uterus [womb]), cancer of the endometrium (lining of the uterus), hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC; a type of liver cancer), biliary tract cancer (BTC; cancer in the organs and ducts that make and store bile, the liquid made by the liver), renal cell carcinoma (RCC, a type of cancer that begins in the kidneys), breast cancer, and certain other solid tumors. Pembrolizumab injection is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It works by helping your immune system to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. Your doctor will review your specific type of cancer and past treatment history and other available treatments to determine if pembrolizumab is right for you.

Keytruda is an immunotherapy drug used to treat melanoma, a kind of skin cancer. It is also used to treat non-small cell lung cancer, head and neck squamous cell cancer and other conditions as prescribed by your doctor. Keytruda causes the immune cells in your body to target and fights against cancer cells. It is indicated for use by adults and is available as an injection.

  • By injection

Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. It must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 30 minutes.

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to pembrolizumab, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Joint or muscle pain

Increased hunger or thirst, dry mouth, sweating, changes in how much or how often you urinate

Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting

Weakness, unusual headaches, tiredness, weight changes, feeling cold

Injection routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can bear children, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control while you are receiving this medicine and for at least 4 months after your last dose.

Do not breastfeed while you are receiving this medicine and for 4 months after the last dose.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Pneumonitis (lung problems)Colitis (swelling of the colon), which might damage your digestive systemHepatitis (swelling of the liver)Adrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland problemsChanges in blood sugar levelsKidney problems, which could lead to kidney failureSerious skin reactions, including exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic syndrome (DRESS), and toxic epidermal necrolysisIncreased risk of possible organ transplant rejectionInfusion reactions, which could be severe

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, lung disease, immune system problems, thyroid problems, or brain or spinal cord cancer. Tell your doctor if you have received an organ transplant (including kidney or liver transplant).

Fever, chills, shaking, rash, itchy skin

Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Pneumonitis (lung problems)Colitis (inflammation of the colon), which might damage your digestive systemHepatitisAdrenal, pituitary, or thyroid gland problemsChanges in blood sugarKidney problems, which could lead to kidney failureInfusion reactions, which could be severe

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, diabetes, lung disease, or immune system problems.

Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control while you receive this medicine and for 4 months after your last dose.

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
  • Fever, chills, shaking, rash, itchy skin
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, yellow skin or eyes
  • Joint, muscle, or bone pain
  • Bloody or cloudy urine, lower back or side pain, swelling of your face, feet, or lower legs
  • Increased hunger or thirst, dry mouth, sweating, changes in how much or how often you urinate
  • Bloody or black, tarry stools, diarrhea, severe stomach pain
  • Cough, chest pain or tightness, trouble breathing, fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat
  • Blurred vision or vision changes
  • Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
  • Redness, pain, swelling, or blisters on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet
  • Unusual headaches, tiredness, weight changes, feeling cold, voice changes
  • Hair loss
  • Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
  • Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat
  • Weight loss
  • Constipation
Frequently Asked Questions

The average price of Keytruda without insurance is about $2,295 for a supply of 1, 50 mg powder for injection. The average price could be reduced by using our free OptionRx coupon card which allows you to have up to 80% discount on Keytruda at participating local pharmacies.

Our OptionRx Keytruda coupon card is used at most major pharmacies in the U.S. including Kroger, Walgreens, Rite Aid and CVS Pharmacy. Enter your zip code on the Keytruda page on our site to see which of your local pharmacies accepts the Keytruda discount card. Or bring your OptionRx discount card to your pharmacy and ask the pharmacist to process your prescription using the BIN and PCN number found on your card.

Pembrolizumab is the generic name for Keytruda. You can use our free pharmacy discount card to reduce the retail cost of Keytruda by up to 80%.

You can save on the cost of Keytruda by using a free coupon available from the manufacturer’s website. Merck Access Program for Keytruda, Good Days Program, HealthWell Foundation Copay Program and Patient Access Network Foundation are patient assistance programs that assist underinsured and uninsured patients with access to medications such as Keytruda for free or at a saving. You can also use our free coupon. Our customers typically find that they save more by using our free OptionRx savings card.