How Much Does IV Therapy Cost? (Drips & NAD+)
A transparent breakdown of IV therapy pricing (standard drips, premium add-ons, NAD+ infusions, and memberships) plus an honest look at what NAD+ does and whether it's worth it.
IV therapy has moved from niche wellness clinics into mainstream med spas, and “how much does IV therapy cost” is one of the most common questions, especially as premium NAD+ infusions get more attention. Here’s an honest breakdown of pricing across every drip type, plus a straight look at whether the premium options are worth it.
Typical IV therapy cost in 2026
IV therapy is priced per session, and the range is wide because “IV therapy” covers everything from a basic hydration drip to a multi-hour NAD+ infusion:
| Drip type | Typical cost | What it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Hydration | $100–$175 | Dehydration, hangover, post-flight |
| Myers’ Cocktail | $175–$275 | General wellness, energy, immunity |
| Immune boost (vitamin C) | $175–$300 | Illness prevention and recovery |
| Beauty (glutathione, biotin) | $200–$350 | Skin, hair, nails |
| Hangover recovery | $175–$275 | Hydration + anti-nausea + B vitamins |
| Athletic performance | $200–$350 | Recovery, amino acids |
| NAD+ infusion | $500–$1,000+ | Energy, clarity, anti-aging |
| Glutathione push (add-on) | $75–$150 | Antioxidant, skin brightening |
| B12 injection (IM, not IV) | $25–$50 | Energy, quick + cheap |
Memberships are common, usually $99–$199/month for a monthly drip plus discounted add-ons, which is the better value for regular users.
NAD+: the premium tier, explained
NAD+ is the most expensive IV therapy by far, at $500–$1,000+ per session, for two reasons: the NAD+ compound is costly, and it must be infused slowly over 2–4 hours to avoid side effects (chest tightness, flushing). It’s usually done as a loading series of 5–10 sessions, so a full protocol commonly runs $3,000–$8,000+ before maintenance.
What you’re paying for: NAD+ is a coenzyme central to cellular energy that declines with age. It’s marketed for energy, mental clarity, athletic and addiction recovery, and anti-aging. The honest status: the research is promising but still developing, with much of the strongest evidence from animal studies. Many patients report feeling sharper and more energetic; just go in with grounded expectations rather than miracle hopes.
What drives the price
- Drip formulation. Basic hydration is cheapest; NAD+ is the priciest by a wide margin.
- Add-ons. Glutathione, extra B12, or amino-acid boosters each add $50–$150.
- Membership vs. one-off. Memberships lower the per-drip cost for regular users.
- Provider and staffing. Licensed RNs and physician oversight (which you want) cost more than bargain operations.
- Your city. Premium metros like Las Vegas, Miami, and Los Angeles price at the top.
Is IV therapy worth the cost?
It depends entirely on the goal:
- Strong value: hangover, post-flight, illness recovery, post-workout, or correcting a real deficiency, situations where IV hydration and nutrients genuinely outperform oral intake.
- Weaker value: routine “wellness” drips for an already-healthy person with a good diet. Your body excretes excess water-soluble vitamins, so you may be paying for expensive hydration plus the ritual of self-care.
- NAD+: more emerging research than a basic drip, but expensive and unproven enough that it’s a personal-goals-and-budget decision.
Many wellness-focused patients pair IV therapy with a medical weight loss program or hair restoration. Estimate your local price with the cost calculator, then compare IV therapy providers near you on ClinicCompass. Check that they use licensed nurses and proper sterile technique before booking.
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Common questions
How much does IV therapy cost?
In the US, a standard IV drip (Myers' Cocktail, hydration, vitamin C, immunity) typically costs $150–$300 per session. Premium formulations with glutathione, B12, or beauty blends run $250–$400. NAD+ infusions are the premium tier at $500–$1,000+ per session. Many med spas also offer monthly memberships around $99–$199 that lower the per-drip price.
How much does NAD+ IV therapy cost?
NAD+ infusions typically cost $500–$1,000+ per session, the priciest IV therapy because the NAD+ compound itself is expensive and the infusion is slow (2–4 hours to avoid side effects). NAD+ is often done as a loading series of 5–10 sessions over 2–4 weeks, so a full protocol can run $3,000–$8,000+, followed by monthly or quarterly maintenance.
What does NAD+ IV therapy do?
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme essential to cellular energy production that declines with age. IV NAD+ is marketed for energy, mental clarity, athletic and addiction recovery, and anti-aging. The research is genuinely promising for cellular-aging benefits but still developing. Much of the strongest data is from animal studies. Many patients report feeling more focused and energetic; expect a long, slow infusion.
Is NAD+ IV therapy worth it?
It depends on your goals and budget. For energy, recovery, and cellular-aging interest, some people find it genuinely valuable; others see it as expensive and unproven relative to the cost. It has more emerging research behind it than a basic wellness drip, but it's far from a miracle. Go in with realistic expectations, and treat any clinic promising dramatic, guaranteed results with skepticism.
Are IV therapy memberships worth it?
For regular users, usually yes. Monthly memberships (typically $99–$199) bundle a drip plus discounted add-ons and work out cheaper than paying per session if you go at least monthly. For occasional, as-needed use (hangover, post-flight, illness), pay-per-session is the better value.
Does IV therapy actually work?
It depends on the goal. IV hydration genuinely treats dehydration faster than drinking, and IV iron, B12, and high-dose vitamin C have real medical uses. For wellness drips in healthy people, the evidence is weaker: most healthy adults don't have deficiencies an IV would fix, and part of the benefit is hydration plus the placebo of self-care. It's most useful for specific situations: hangover, post-workout, post-flight, or illness recovery.
Where this information comes from
Clinical facts on this page are checked against these primary sources.
- 1.NAD metabolism: Role in senescence regulation and aging, Aging Cell (National Library of Medicine, PubMed Central)That NAD+ levels decline with chronological age and that NAD+ is a coenzyme central to cellular energy metabolism, backing the guide's description of NAD+ as a coenzyme essential to cellular energy production that declines with age.
- 2.Narrative review of intravenous NAD+ and NAD+ precursors in wellness and translational medicine, Frontiers in AgingThat current evidence for IV NAD+ therapy remains preliminary and derives mainly from preclinical and small uncontrolled human studies rather than robust clinical trials, backing the guide's statement that NAD+ research is promising for cellular-aging benefits but still developing, with much of the strongest data from animal studies.
- 3.Intravenous infusion of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) versus nicotinamide riboside (NR): a retrospective tolerability pilot study in a real-world setting, Frontiers in Aging (National Library of Medicine, PubMed Central)That NAD+ infusions commonly cause chest pressure, flushing and other infusion-related symptoms and that providers respond by slowing the infusion rate, backing the guide's statement that NAD+ must be infused slowly over the session to avoid side effects like chest tightness and flushing.
- 4.Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus (National Institutes of Health)That a shot of vitamin B12 is a standard medical treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency, backing the guide's statement that IV/injectable B12 has real medical uses.
- 5.Iron-Deficiency Anemia, American Society of HematologyThat IV iron is used to treat patients with poor iron absorption, severe iron deficiency, chronic blood loss, or intolerance to oral iron, backing the guide's statement that IV iron has real medical uses.
- 6.Vitamin C Deficiency, StatPearls, National Library of Medicine (National Institutes of Health)That vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) is medically treated with high-dose vitamin C supplementation (500 to 1000 mg per day for adults), backing the guide's statement that high-dose vitamin C has real medical uses.
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