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Allergy Drops Annual Cost: Yearly and Multi-Year Math

Traditional clinics run roughly $1,200-$3,600 per year. Curex company treatment has plan-specific pricing (https://getcurex.com/learn/curex-pricing) with a $49 sign-up fee; insurance is accepted for allergy testing and consultations. Food and SCIT plan prices are listed in the canonical pricing record; confirm program eligibility and your personalized quote. A full SLIT course commonly lasts three to five years. Curex annual and full-course program totals require a current quote and the prescribed treatment duration; no separate food total is confirmed.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Chet Tharpe, MDUpdated

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Quick Answer

Curex company treatment has plan-specific pricing (https://getcurex.com/learn/curex-pricing) with a $49 signup fee. A program-specific annual or full-course total requires a current quote; insurance is accepted for testing and consultations, with patient responsibility varying by plan. Clinic estimate: $1,200-$3,600 per year at a clinic. A full 3-5 year course totals several thousand dollars.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Chet Tharpe, M.D. · Last reviewed June 2026

Key facts

  • Curex company treatment has plan-specific pricing (https://getcurex.com/learn/curex-pricing) with a $49 sign-up fee; insurance is accepted for allergy testing and consultations. Food and SCIT plan prices are listed in the canonical pricing record; confirm program eligibility and your personalized quote.

    Curex pricing — confirmed company terms

  • A full SLIT course commonly lasts three to five years. Curex annual and full-course program totals require a current quote and the prescribed treatment duration; no separate food total is confirmed.

    JAMA 2013 (Lin et al.)

  • Clinic allergy shots can total roughly $167-$417/month once injection visits and copays are added; compare with a current Curex program quote.

    ACAAI / provider pricing 2026

  • Off-label compounded drops are generally not reimbursed by insurance but are HSA/FSA-eligible, lowering the net yearly cost.

    IRS Pub 502 / Johns Hopkins

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$1.2-3.6k
CLINIC PER YEAR
3-5 yrs
FULL COURSE
01Overview

Thinking About Allergy Drops in Yearly Terms

While allergy drops are billed monthly, it helps to view the cost annually because sublingual immunotherapy is a multi-year treatment. Allergy drops are a custom liquid extract held under the tongue daily, designed to gradually reduce sensitivity to your specific triggers over time. Looking at the yearly total clarifies what you are committing to, since a single month's price can understate a course that often runs three to five years. Treatment begins with identifying your triggers, and Curex offers at-home allergy testing reviewed by a board-certified allergist to pinpoint your IgE triggers before the annual program is planned. Viewing the cost per year, and then across the full course, gives a realistic picture for budgeting and for comparing immunotherapy against the year-over-year cost of ongoing allergy medications.

Key Takeaway

An annual view reveals the true scale of immunotherapy, since the meaningful figure is the multi-year total, not a single month's price.

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05Compare

Annual Drops Cost vs Annual Shots Cost

Compare actual program quotes and patient responsibility rather than assuming one route is cheaper. Shots typically run $2,000 to $5,000 per year once per-visit copays and travel are counted, because they require ongoing in-office injections. Curex company treatment has plan-specific pricing (https://getcurex.com/learn/curex-pricing) with a $49 signup fee. A program-specific annual or full-course total requires a current quote; insurance is accepted for testing and consultations, with patient responsibility varying by plan. Drops also carry a lower risk of systemic reactions than shots, though both may reduce sensitivity over time and neither guarantees an outcome. Over a three to five year course, no Curex savings amount is confirmed; the right choice still depends on your triggers, schedule, and how you respond to treatment.

Allergy Drops (per year)Best
Efficacy
Moderate evidence of symptom reduction
Duration
Commonly 3-5 years
Cost (5yr)
~$3,500-$5,000 self-pay
Convenience
Daily at home
Safety
Mostly mild local reactions
Allergy Shots (per year)
Efficacy
Well-established symptom reduction
Duration
3-5 years
Cost (5yr)
~$10,000-$25,000 with visits
Convenience
Regular clinic visits
Safety
Higher systemic reaction risk

Curex prices allergy drops with plan-specific pricing (https://getcurex.com/learn/curex-pricing); insurance accepted for testing and consultations; compare the current program quote with clinic patient responsibility. Allergy drops are compounded at a specialty pharmacy for each patient. The FDA does not review compounded products for safety or efficacy.

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07Pricing

Allergy Drops: Annual and Course Totals

Curex company treatment has plan-specific pricing (https://getcurex.com/learn/curex-pricing) with a $49 sign-up fee; insurance is accepted for allergy testing and consultations. Food and SCIT plan prices are listed in the canonical pricing record; confirm program eligibility and your personalized quote. Testing and consultation coverage and patient responsibility vary; confirm your insurer’s benefits and the current program quote. Traditional clinics, billing the extract and visits separately, commonly run $1,200 to $3,600 per year. A full SLIT course commonly lasts three to five years. Curex annual and full-course program totals require a current quote and the prescribed treatment duration; no separate food total is confirmed. Compounded drops are off-label, so the extract is paid out of pocket, but all of these costs are HSA/FSA-eligible.

ItemWith InsuranceSelf-Pay
Telehealth Drops (per year)Treatment is self-pay; insurance accepted for testing and consultationsProgram quote required; confirm inclusions and separately billed charges
Clinic Custom Drops (per year)Copays apply$1,200-$3,600/yr
Full 3-5 Year Course (telehealth self-pay)Treatment is self-pay; insurance accepted for testing and consultationsProgram quote required; confirm inclusions and separately billed charges
TotalConfirm testing and consultation coverage and patient responsibilityProgram quote required; confirm inclusions and separately billed charges

Cost Comparison

Clinic Drops/yr
$1,200-$3,600/yr
Clinic Shots/yr
$2,000-$5,000/yr
Costs to keep in mind
  • A one-time testing fee may apply outside the annual subscription
  • Clinic per-visit copays accumulate across the year
  • Stopping and restarting a course can add a repeat build-up cost
08Insurance

Insurance and the Yearly Allergy Drops Bill

Across a full year, most of your allergy drops spending will be out of pocket. Compounded liquid drops are off-label, so private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid generally do not reimburse the extract for the year. Curex treatment is self-pay; insurance is accepted for testing and consultations. Confirm actual patient responsibility. Over a multi-year course, paying with HSA or FSA dollars is the most reliable way to lower your yearly net cost, since allergy drops are eligible for these pre-tax accounts. Some people set aside FSA funds each plan year specifically for immunotherapy. Because the commitment spans several years, mapping the annual cost against your HSA/FSA contributions helps with long-term planning.

Private InsuranceOff-label ⚠️

Note: HSA/FSA-eligible

Drops off-label all year; clinical visits may be covered

MedicareOff-label ⚠️

Compounded drops not reimbursed

MedicaidOff-label ⚠️

Drops rarely covered; varies by state

Ways to pay
  • HSA/FSA eligible across plan years
  • Program quote required; confirm actual patient responsibility
  • Program quote required; confirm actual patient responsibility

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09FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much do allergy drops cost per year?

Curex company treatment has plan-specific pricing (https://getcurex.com/learn/curex-pricing) with a $49 sign-up fee; insurance is accepted for allergy testing and consultations. Food and SCIT plan prices are listed in the canonical pricing record; confirm program eligibility and your personalized quote. Testing and consultation coverage and patient responsibility vary; confirm your insurer’s benefits and the current program quote. Traditional clinics generally run $1,200 to $3,600 per year once the separately billed extract and visit copays are added. Because compounded drops are off-label, the extract is paid out of pocket, though the yearly cost is HSA/FSA-eligible. Your annual figure depends on your provider, your allergens, and your insurance.

What is the total cost of a full allergy drops course?

Because a sublingual immunotherapy course commonly lasts three to five years, the total cost of treatment matters more than any single year. Curex company treatment has plan-specific pricing (https://getcurex.com/learn/curex-pricing) with a $49 signup fee. A program-specific annual or full-course total requires a current quote; insurance is accepted for testing and consultations, with patient responsibility varying by plan. At a traditional clinic running $1,200 to $3,600 per year, the multi-year total can climb considerably higher. Food-program pricing requires a separate current quote. These totals assume consistent, uninterrupted treatment, since durable benefit generally requires completing the course. There are no outcome guarantees, so it is wise to plan for the full multi-year commitment when budgeting.

Do allergy drops save money over years compared to medications?

Some people find that immunotherapy can be cost-competitive over many years compared with continually buying allergy medications, but it depends on your situation. Daily antihistamines, nasal sprays, and eye drops add up year after year and only mask symptoms, while immunotherapy may provide long-term relief by addressing the underlying allergic response. Allergy drops carry a meaningful annual cost during the three to five year course, after which ongoing medication spending may decrease for some patients. Because results vary and there are no guarantees, the long-term financial comparison is individual. Discussing realistic expectations with a board-certified allergist helps you weigh the multi-year math.

Can I pay for a year of allergy drops with my HSA or FSA?

Yes, you can generally use Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account funds to pay for a year of allergy drops, since they are a medical treatment for a diagnosed condition. Some people earmark FSA contributions each plan year specifically for immunotherapy, which uses pre-tax dollars and effectively lowers the annual net cost. Because compounded drops are off-label and rarely reimbursed by insurance, this pre-tax benefit is the most reliable way to reduce your yearly spend. Keep itemized receipts and any letter of medical necessity your provider supplies, and confirm eligibility details with your account administrator, since rules can vary slightly by plan.

Why might a clinic's annual allergy drops cost be higher?

A traditional clinic's annual allergy drops cost often runs higher than telehealth because the services are unbundled. Clinics typically bill the compounded extract and each follow-up visit separately, and per-visit copays accumulate across the year. Telehealth providers instead fold the testing review, extract, shipping, and care-team access into a flat monthly fee, which keeps the yearly total predictable and frequently lower. Location and the complexity of your allergen mix also influence clinic pricing. When comparing annual figures, ask the clinic for an all-in yearly estimate that includes the extract and expected visit copays, so you can fairly compare it against a telehealth subscription's annual cost.

How does the yearly cost change after the first year?

For most telehealth allergy drops programs, the yearly cost stays roughly stable across the course, since the flat monthly subscription continues at the same rate through build-up and maintenance. The first year may carry an extra one-time testing fee that does not recur, so some people find year one slightly higher than later years. At a clinic, annual costs can fluctuate with visit frequency, which sometimes eases after the early phase. Because durable benefit generally requires three to five years, plan for a similar yearly cost each year of the course. Modeling the full multi-year total, rather than just the first year, gives the most accurate budgeting picture.

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Allergy drops are compounded at a specialty pharmacy for each patient, and the FDA does not review compounded products for safety or efficacy.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about a medical condition. Content reviewed by board-certified allergists at Curex.

Allergy drops are compounded at a specialty pharmacy for each patient, and the FDA does not review compounded products for safety or efficacy.

The only FDA-approved sublingual immunotherapy products are tablets — Grastek, Oralair, Ragwitek, and Odactra — which are different from Curex drops.

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