Quick answer: Methylene blue through 50 Stars Health costs $73 a month on the six-month plan, $82 on the three-month plan, or $100 month to month. You are not charged unless a licensed provider approves you. Subscriptions renew on their own unless you cancel, and refunds are not typically offered, so read the renewal terms below before you start. Methylene blue also carries a boxed warning for serotonin syndrome. Prices can change, so confirm them before you subscribe.
Before you compare prices: the FDA-approved methylene blue product is an intravenous injection. What a licensed telehealth provider may prescribe is a compounded preparation, which is not FDA-approved. The FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness or quality of compounded drugs before they are marketed (FDA on compounding). This page covers cost and billing only.
Current plan prices
6-month plan: $73 per month.
3-month plan: $82 per month.
Monthly plan: $100 per month.
These prices come from the 50 Stars Health methylene blue page, which always shows the current ones. Compared with paying month to month, the three-month plan saves $18 a month and the six-month plan saves $27. The exact amount charged, and when it is charged, depends on the plan you choose, so confirm both at checkout before you start.
Capsules are offered in 5mg, 10mg and 15mg. Whether a prescription is issued, and for which product, is a decision for the licensed provider.
Who should not take methylene blue
The FDA label for the approved intravenous product has a boxed warning for serotonin syndrome, which it says can be serious or fatal, with serotonergic drugs and opioids. That includes SSRIs, SNRIs and MAOIs. The label also contraindicates methylene blue in G6PD deficiency because of the risk of hemolytic anemia. These warnings come from the label for the intravenous product, and you should not assume they apply any less to other forms. The list is not complete, and a licensed provider decides how the warnings apply to you. Tell any provider everything you take. You can read the label on DailyMed, the National Library of Medicine's drug label database.
Billing, renewal and cancellation terms in plain language
These are the terms most people miss, so read them before you subscribe. The quotes below come from the 50 Stars Health methylene blue page.
- Auto-renewal. The page says "Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled" and that this applies "even if required actions to maintain an active prescription are not completed." In plain terms, if you do not complete a step your prescription needs, your subscription can still renew unless you cancel.
- Cancellation deadline. "To avoid renewal, cancel at least 2 days before your next billing date."
- How to cancel. "You can view your renewal date and manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your patient portal."
- Refunds. "Refunds are not typically offered." The page adds that "partial refunds may be issued at our discretion for any non-dispensed portion of your subscription."
If anything here differs from the product page, go by the product page.
What the price includes
Every plan covers the same things: your initial consultation, follow-up visits, ongoing support, shipping, and any necessary supplies. The medication itself is included in the plan price as well.
Whether a prescription is issued is a separate decision for the licensed provider, and eligibility is not guaranteed.
What buying online does not include
Methylene blue sold online without a prescription has its own prices, and this page does not compare them, because it is a different kind of product. Those purchases typically do not include a provider evaluation or a prescription, and they are generally not prepared by a licensed pharmacy for a patient. A lower sticker price on such a listing is not a like-for-like comparison with a prescription. For the full difference, see Where to Buy Methylene Blue.
Eligibility is not guaranteed
Starting an eligibility check does not guarantee a prescription. A licensed provider decides, at the provider's discretion, after reviewing your information. There is no charge unless you are approved.
Check your eligibility
If you want to see whether a licensed provider would prescribe methylene blue for you, start on the 50 Stars Health methylene blue page. You are not charged unless you are approved. Before you subscribe, confirm the current price, the amount charged and when, and the renewal terms there.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does methylene blue cost with 50 Stars Health?
The listed prices are $73 per month on the 6-month plan, $82 per month on the 3-month plan and $100 per month on the monthly plan. The 50 Stars Health methylene blue page shows the current price and the exact amount charged.
Do I pay if the provider does not approve me?
No. There is no charge unless you are approved. Eligibility is not guaranteed, and the decision belongs to the licensed provider.
Does the subscription renew automatically?
Yes. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled, even if required actions to maintain an active prescription are not completed. To avoid renewal, cancel at least 2 days before your next billing date.
How do I cancel?
You can view your renewal date and manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your patient portal.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds are not typically offered. Partial refunds may be issued at 50 Stars Health's discretion for any non-dispensed portion of your subscription.
What does the price include?
Your initial consultation, follow-up visits, ongoing support, shipping, any necessary supplies, and the medication itself. Eligibility for a prescription is not guaranteed.
Is compounded methylene blue FDA-approved?
No. The FDA-approved methylene blue product is an intravenous injection for acquired methemoglobinemia. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not verify their safety, effectiveness or quality before they are marketed (FDA on compounding).
Who should not take methylene blue?
The FDA label carries a boxed warning for serotonin syndrome with serotonergic drugs and opioids, and contraindicates methylene blue in G6PD deficiency because of the risk of hemolytic anemia. The list is not complete, and only a licensed provider can determine whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
Why is methylene blue sold online cheaper?
It is a different kind of product. Methylene blue sold online without a prescription typically does not include a provider evaluation or a prescription prepared by a licensed pharmacy. See Where to Buy Methylene Blue for the full difference.
This page is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice, nor a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare provider. The methylene blue drug product we verified as FDA-approved is an intravenous injection for acquired methemoglobinemia. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Only a licensed provider can determine whether a treatment is appropriate for you, and prescriptions are issued at the provider's discretion following a clinical evaluation. Do not self-treat. In an emergency, call 911.
