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Key takeaways
Clenpiq is a prescription laxative used to cleanse the bowels in preparation for a colonoscopy.
Clenpiq costs $252 without insurance, but it’s a one-time expense.
Insurance coverage varies, but the Clenpiq cost with insurance will be higher than most other bowel prep medications.
Uninsured patients can save money by using a SingleCare discount card, switching to a generic bowel prep medication, or shopping pharmacies for the lowest price.
Clenpiq is a brand-name prescription laxative used to cleanse the bowels before a colonoscopy. Clenpiq comes as a ready-to-drink, two-dose oral solution. It’s a drug many people will use only occasionally before a colonoscopy, but one use typically costs $252 when there’s no insurance coverage. Insurance companies may not specifically cover Clenpiq, or they may deny the claim. However, there are options to save money.
How much does Clenpiq cost without insurance?
Without health insurance coverage, a Clenpiq prescription costs $252 at full retail price. That price includes two 160 ml doses that are taken before a colonoscopy procedure. Since colonoscopy procedures are few and far between, you may only need to buy bowel prep medications a few times in your life.
If the cost of Clenpiq is an issue, healthcare professionals have other options for bowel preparation. The two least expensive are GoLytely, a prescription solution of polyethylene glycol 3350 along with electrolytes, or a combination of MiraLAX and Dulcolax taken with Gatorade or another electrolyte drink. However, alternative bowel prep products may have different side effects and drug interactions. Do not switch to another bowel-cleansing method without your healthcare team’s permission.
People without insurance can save significantly with a SingleCare prescription discount card. By using this savings card at participating pharmacies, people prescribed Clenpiq could purchase the prescription for a cash price as low as $160 at Kroger.
How much does generic Clenpiq cost?
Clenpiq is an oral solution of sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, and anhydrous citric acid. All of these are generic compounds, but Clenpiq is a unique combination. No exact alternatives are available, but other commonly used bowel preparation products may be priced lower.
Compare Clenpiq prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Clenpiq | $252 per 2, 160 mL, 10-3.5-12 mg-gm-gm/160 mL bottles of solution | $160 per 2, 160 mL, 10-3.5-12 mg-gm-gm/160 mL bottles of solution of brand-name Clenpiq at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Suprep | $162 per 2, 177 mL of 17.5-3.13-1.6 gm/177 mL bottles of solution | $42 per 2, 177 mL of 17.5-3.13-1.6 gm/177 mL bottles of solution of generic Suprep at CVS Pharmacy | See latest prices |
| Moviprep
(PEG-KCl-NaCl-NaSulf-Na Asc-C) |
$180 per 1, 100 gm of PEG-3350, 4 pouches kit | $67 per 1, 100 gm of PEG-3350, 4 pouches kit of generic Moviprep at CVS Pharmacy | See latest prices |
| Plenvu | $208 per 1, 140gm of PEG 3350, 2 doses (3 pouches) box | $152 per 1, 140gm of PEG 3350, 2 doses (3 pouches) box of brand-name Plenvu at CVS Pharmacy | See latest prices |
| GoLytely
(PEG-3350/Electrolytes) |
$43 per 1, 4000 mL bottle containing 236 gm of PEG 3350 | $14 per 1, 4000 mL bottle of generic GoLytely at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Sutab | $243 per 24, 1479-225-188 mg tablets | $167 per 24, 1479-225-188 mg tablets of brand-name Sutab at Kroger | See latest prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of 02/02/2026. Click the link under “See our lowest price” to see the latest drug prices.
Is Clenpiq covered by insurance?
Some health insurance plans and Medicare Part D plans cover Clenpiq, but coverage will vary. Even if Clenpiq is not covered, alternative bowel preparation products will be covered. These alternative bowel prep medications are as effective as Clenpiq when all bowel prep instructions are followed, including avoiding solid foods or supplements and drinking only clear liquids.
Health insurance plans tend to place Clenpiq in higher copay tiers, so the Clenpiq cost with insurance may still be high. However, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) classifies colonoscopies as necessary preventive treatments, so some insurance plans may cover the cost of certain bowel prep solutions. For people with Medicaid, colonoscopies and associated medications are free, though not every colon prep brand will be covered.
RELATED: Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy?
How to get Clenpiq without insurance
Unlike many other prescription medications, Clenpiq is exclusively used for a colonoscopy procedure. It’s a one-time expense, but it costs significantly more than other bowel-prep laxatives. The manufacturer, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, offers a Clenpiq copay card for people with insurance, but does not offer a Clenpiq manufacturer coupon for people without insurance. Instead, people without insurance will have to find other ways to reduce the price, starting with a visit to SingleCare.
1. Use a free coupon from SingleCare
A SingleCare Clenpiq coupon can lower the price of Clenpiq to as low as $160 at Kroger, saving $90 off the average retail price. Available discounts at local pharmacies can be found on the Clenpiq coupons page. Sign up for SingleCare’s bonus loyalty program to earn even greater savings on future purchases.
2. Find the lowest price
SingleCare’s Clenpiq price history table is a valuable resource for comparing Clenpiq prices without making phone calls. Currently, the lowest pharmacy price for Clenpiq is $35 less than the average price.
3. Ask your healthcare provider about other bowel cleansers
Ask the prescribing healthcare professional for medical advice about Clenpiq alternatives. While bowel cleansers approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are very similar in their effectiveness, Clenpiq has two benefits. Many people report having an easier time with side effects than with other oral medications. It’s also more convenient to take since it’s a low-volume, two-dose medication. Even so, there are less costly and equally effective alternatives, including MiraLAX combined with Dulcolax and GoLytely.
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- Clenpiq prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) (2025)
- Colonoscopy prep instructions: MiraLAX, Cleveland Clinic