Sublingual Immunotherapy Cost Per Year: Clinic vs Telehealth
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 yearly at a traditional clinic. The yearly gap comes mainly from how each setting bills the extract and visits, since the off-label drops themselves are paid out of pocket either way.
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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 traditional clinic, driven mostly by how each bills.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Chet Tharpe, M.D. ยท Last reviewed June 2026
Key facts
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/year at a traditional clinic.
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.
Because compounded drops are off-label, the yearly insurance picture is similar across settings โ the extract is self-pay.
Clinic allergy shots can total about $2,000-$5,000/year once visits and copays are counted, above telehealth SLIT.
Comparing SLIT's Yearly Cost by Care Setting
Looking at sublingual immunotherapy on a per-year basis is the clearest way to compare a traditional clinic against a telehealth program, because both are multi-year commitments. SLIT is a liquid allergen extract held under the tongue daily, designed to reduce sensitivity over time. The yearly cost difference between settings comes almost entirely from billing structure, not from the medicine. Every SLIT plan starts with identifying triggers, and Curex offers at-home allergy testing reviewed by a board-certified allergist to pinpoint your IgE triggers before a yearly treatment plan is set. For a clear consumer-facing yearly total and the underlying monthly figures, the allergy drops annual cost guide covers that ground; this page focuses on the clinic-versus-telehealth per-year math side by side.
The per-year SLIT difference between clinic and telehealth is mostly a billing-structure gap, since the off-label extract is out of pocket in both settings.
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Putting SLIT next to subcutaneous immunotherapy on a yearly basis sharpens the comparison. Allergy shots commonly 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. SLIT also carries 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, the annual SLIT savings compound, but the right choice still depends on your triggers, response, and preferences, not the yearly figure alone.
| Treatment | Efficacy | Duration | Cost (5yr) | Convenience | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SLIT (per year)Best | Moderate evidence of symptom reduction | Commonly 3-5 years | ~$3,500-$5,000 telehealth self-pay | Daily at home | Mostly mild local reactions |
Allergy Shots (per year) | Well-established symptom reduction | 3-5 years | ~$10,000-$25,000 with visits | Regular clinic visits | Higher systemic reaction risk |
- Efficacy
- Moderate evidence of symptom reduction
- Duration
- Commonly 3-5 years
- Cost (5yr)
- ~$3,500-$5,000 telehealth self-pay
- Convenience
- Daily at home
- Safety
- Mostly mild local reactions
- 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 provides telehealth SLIT with plan-specific pricing (https://getcurex.com/learn/curex-pricing); insurance accepted for testing and consultations; confirm program and clinic quotes before comparing annual patient responsibility. Allergy drops are compounded at a specialty pharmacy for each patient. The FDA does not review compounded products for safety or efficacy.
See if allergy drops are right for youSLIT Per-Year Math: Clinic vs Telehealth
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 traditional clinic, billing the extract and follow-up visits separately, commonly runs $1,200 to $3,600 per year. The per-year gap is driven by structure: telehealth bundles testing review, extract, shipping, and care into one fee, while clinics add separate charges and copays that accumulate over twelve months. Because compounded SLIT is off-label, the extract is out of pocket in both settings, so the difference is the visit and bundling overhead, not the drops. All of these yearly costs are HSA/FSA-eligible, which can offset the out-of-pocket burden.
| Item | With Insurance | Self-Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Telehealth SLIT (per year) | Treatment is self-pay; insurance accepted for testing and consultations | Program quote required; confirm inclusions and separately billed charges |
| Clinic SLIT extract + visits (per year) | Copays add up | $1,200-$3,600/yr |
| Difference driver | Bundling vs unbundled billing | Visit overhead |
| Total | Confirm testing and consultation coverage and patient responsibility | Program quote required; confirm inclusions and separately billed charges |
Cost Comparison
- Clinic per-visit copays accumulate across twelve months
- A one-time annual testing fee may apply at a clinic
- 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.
Why the Yearly Insurance Picture Looks the Same Either Way
Across a full year, insurance does little to lower the SLIT extract cost in either setting. Compounded liquid SLIT is off-label, so private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid generally do not reimburse the drops, whether you use a clinic or telehealth. In a clinic, insurance may chip in toward the visits, but those copays still add to your annual out-of-pocket. In telehealth, the lower yearly figure reflects insurance covering the bundled clinical component. The reliable yearly saver in both settings is paying with HSA or FSA dollars, since SLIT is eligible for these pre-tax accounts. Mapping your expected annual cost against your HSA/FSA contributions is the most practical way to plan for a multi-year course.
Note: HSA/FSA-eligible
Off-label extract not reimbursed in either setting
Compounded SLIT not reimbursed
SLIT rarely covered; varies by state
- HSA/FSA eligible across plan years
- Program quote required; confirm actual patient responsibility
- Program quote required; confirm actual patient responsibility
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Start free assessmentFrequently asked questions
How much does sublingual immunotherapy 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. A traditional clinic, billing the extract and follow-up visits separately, generally runs $1,200 to $3,600 per year. Because compounded SLIT is off-label, the extract is paid out of pocket in both settings, so the yearly difference reflects billing structure and visit overhead. All these yearly costs are HSA/FSA-eligible. Your annual figure depends on the care setting, your allergens, and your insurance.
Why does clinic SLIT cost more per year than telehealth?
Clinic sublingual immunotherapy typically costs more per year than telehealth because the services are unbundled and visits accumulate over twelve months. A traditional allergist's office bills the compounded extract and each follow-up visit separately, and per-visit copays add up across the year. Telehealth programs instead fold testing review, the extract, shipping, and care-team access into one flat fee, which keeps the annual total predictable and frequently lower. The underlying medicine is similar; the per-year gap is mostly the visit and billing overhead. To compare fairly, ask a clinic for an all-in yearly estimate including the extract and expected copays, then set it against a telehealth subscription's annual cost.
Does insurance reduce the yearly cost of SLIT?
Insurance does little to reduce the yearly cost of the SLIT extract in either setting, because compounded liquid SLIT is off-label and generally not reimbursed by private insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. In a clinic, insurance may help with the visit component, but copays still add to your annual out-of-pocket. In telehealth, the lower yearly figure reflects insurance covering the bundled clinical visit. The most reliable way to lower your annual cost in both settings is to pay with HSA or FSA dollars, since SLIT is eligible for these pre-tax accounts. Planning your yearly cost around your HSA/FSA contributions helps across a multi-year course.
What is the total SLIT cost over a full course?
Because a sublingual immunotherapy course commonly lasts three to five years, the per-year cost compounds into the total that matters most. 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 be 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 plan for the full multi-year commitment, and use the annual cost guide to model the year-by-year math for your situation.
Is SLIT cheaper per year than allergy shots?
Compare actual annual quotes and patient responsibility. Shots commonly run $2,000 to $5,000 annually 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. SLIT also carries a lower risk of systemic reactions than shots, though both may reduce sensitivity over time and neither guarantees an outcome. Whether SLIT is the right choice depends on your triggers, how you respond, and your preferences, so weigh more than the annual figure alone.
How do I estimate my own yearly SLIT cost?
To estimate your yearly sublingual immunotherapy cost, start with the monthly figure for your care setting and multiply by twelve. 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. Then add any one-time testing fee for the first year, and for a clinic, factor in expected per-visit copays. If you have food allergies, use the higher food SLIT rate. Finally, subtract the tax benefit if you pay with HSA or FSA dollars. Doing this for each year of a three to five year course gives you a realistic total course estimate to plan around.
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- 1American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT)
- 2Lin SY, Erekosima N, Kim JM, et al. Sublingual immunotherapy for the treatment of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma: a systematic review. JAMA. 2013;309(12):1278-1288.
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- 4American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), SLIT overview
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 โ Grastek, Oralair, Ragwitek, and Odactra โ which are different from Curex drops.