How much is Plenvu without insurance?

In this article:

• How much does Plenvu cost without insurance?
• Compare Plenvu prices to related drugs
• Is Plenvu covered by insurance?
• How to get Plenvu without insurance

In this article

• How much does Plenvu cost without insurance?
• Compare Plenvu prices to related drugs
• Is Plenvu covered by insurance?
• How to get Plenvu without insurance

Plenvu (polyethylene glycol with electrolytes) is a prescription bowel prep laxative used to cleanse the bowel before a colonoscopy. Though bowel preparation medications are usually covered by health insurance, not all of them specifically cover brand-name Plenvu. People without insurance coverage can expect to pay over $200 for the two-day regimen. If the Plenvu price is challenging, patients have a variety of ways to significantly reduce the price. 

How much does Plenvu cost without insurance?

Plenvu powder packets cost about $208 for a two-dose, two-day regimen. Patients typically take one dose the evening before the colonoscopy and another the morning of the procedure. 

“Alternatively, a one-day regimen may be used,” says Colin Sirard, Pharm.D. “Unlike traditional prep solutions that require drinking up to 4 liters, Plenvu requires only 1 liter, which may be easier to tolerate,” Dr. Sirard says. The price of Plenvu will remain the same no matter what the dosing schedule.

If insurance coverage is a problem, patients can ask the healthcare provider for cheaper alternatives such as MiraLax, GoLytely, or generic electrolyte or PEG-3350 laxatives. The lowest-cost options can be bought for tens of dollars, a small fraction of the cost of the highest-priced brand-name bowel prep formulations such as Plenvu, Clenpiq, or Sutab. Keep in mind that there will be differences in the amount of laxative solution consumed, the dosing frequency before the procedure, and side effects. When discussing cheaper alternatives, make sure to get medical advice about the trade-offs.

Compare Plenvu prices to related drugs
Drug name	Cost  without insurance of brand-name drug	SingleCare price	Savings options
Plenvu (polyethylene glycol)	$208 per 1, 140 gm of PEG 3350, 2 doses (3 pouches) box	$152 per 1, 140 gm of PEG 3350, 2 doses (3 pouches) box of brand-name Plenvu at Kroger	See latest prices
GoLytely (PEG-3350/Electrolytes)	$43 per 1, 4,000 mL bottle containing 236 gm of PEG 3350	$14 per 1, 4,000 mL bottle of generic GoLytely at Kroger	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
Suprep (NaSulf-KSulf-MgSulf)	$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
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
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 March 9, 2026. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.

Is Plenvu covered by insurance?

Plenvu is covered by some health insurance and Medicare Part D plans, but not all. Medicaid coverage varies by state, but many states don’t cover Plenvu. Even when covered, the insurance provider may require prior authorization to justify the higher Plenvu solution cost. 

The Plenvu cost with insurance will vary, but the copay cost will probably be higher than it is for other bowel prep medications. For some insured patients, there may be no out-of-pocket cost. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), colonoscopies may be classified as necessary preventive treatments without any out-of-pocket cost, and that may include bowel prep medications.

How to get Plenvu without insurance

Paying the full Plenvu prep price could be challenging for the average person, but there are some money-saving alternatives. Patient assistance programs and Plenvu manufacturer coupons may be available, but not everyone will be able to meet the eligibility requirements. Fortunately, there are a few ways to save money. SingleCare’s savings program is the first place to start. 

1. Use a SingleCare discount card

With a free coupon from SingleCare, the lowest discount price for Plenvu is $152, a 25% discount. Registered members can save even more, and it’s fast and free to join.

2. Find the lowest price

Another effective way to reduce pharmacy costs is to compare prices of prescription drugs. The difference can be significant. This discount can be even greater with a SingleCare Plenvu coupon. 

SingleCare.com and the SingleCare app make it easy to compare prices near you. If you need to transfer your prescription to a more affordable pharmacy, simply call the pharmacy where you wish to pick up your prescription and ask them to transfer it. 

3. Ask your healthcare provider about other bowel cleansers

Your healthcare provider could suggest bowel prep medications that cost only a small fraction of the cost of Plenvu, such as MiraLax (combined with Dulcolax) or GoLytely. But ask for medical advice about the trade-offs. Other medications may require the patient to drink four times the amount of laxative solution as Plenvu and require several doses to be taken throughout the day. Side effects of other laxatives may be less tolerable.