IV therapy cost on the Mississippi Gulf Coast usually runs from about $100 to $200 per session at a licensed urgent care, depending on what goes in the bag. At Total Health Urgent Care in Vancleave, our TOTAL DRIP menu starts at $100 for a simple hydration drip and tops out at $200 for our most loaded infusion, with optional add-ons at $50 each. That is often well below what standalone IV vitamin spas and drip bars commonly charge, and you get it inside a real clinic with clinical staff on hand.
If you have been searching “iv therapy near me” up and down the coast, here is the short version: the price depends on the ingredients, the volume of fluid, and where you go. Below is exactly what each drip includes and what it costs, so you can compare before you ever walk in.
What Does IV Therapy Cost at Total Health Urgent Care?
Here is our full, current TOTAL DRIP menu with real prices. Every infusion delivers a liter of fluids (unless noted) plus the listed vitamins and minerals, and every one is started and monitored by our clinical team right here in our licensed Vancleave clinic.
Want something extra in the bag? Two add-ons run $50 apiece: one for pain and inflammation (Toradol or Decadron), and one for nausea (Zofran or Phenergan). Patients roll in from all over the coast, Ocean Springs, Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Gautier, and you never need an appointment.
Why Do IV Therapy Prices Vary So Much?
IV therapy prices vary because the bag itself varies. A plain saline hydration drip is the cheapest thing on almost any menu, and every vitamin, mineral, or medication added on top raises the cost. Forbes Health notes that IV therapy prices vary widely by provider and by what goes in the drip, so where you go matters as much as what you get.
A few things drive the number on your receipt:
- Ingredients: more vitamins, minerals, and medications mean a higher price.
- Fluid volume: most drips use a full liter, which takes longer to run and uses more supplies.
- Setting: a standalone drip bar or med spa often prices higher than a clinic that already has the staff and supplies on site.
- Add-ons: extras like anti-nausea or anti-inflammatory medications stack onto the base price.
Getting a drip inside an urgent care has one real advantage worth naming. If something feels off during your visit, there is clinical staff right there who can check on you, which is not the case at a pop-up drip tent at a festival.
Does Insurance Cover IV Therapy?
Usually, no. Elective IV vitamin and hydration therapy is considered a wellness service, not a medical treatment, so it is typically paid out of pocket. Mayo Clinic puts it plainly: medically unnecessary IV vitamin therapy likely is not covered by insurance. That is exactly why a clear, flat price like ours helps you plan.
That said, IV fluids given as part of treating an actual medical problem, like significant dehydration diagnosed during an urgent care visit, are a different situation than an elective wellness drip. If you are genuinely sick, come in and get evaluated first. Our self-pay office visit is $130 if you do not have insurance, and we accept most major insurance and bill directly.
What Is Actually in an IV Drip, and Is It Safe?
An IV drip delivers a liquid mix of fluids, vitamins, minerals, and sometimes medications straight into a vein, usually in your arm. As Cleveland Clinic describes it, IV vitamin therapy sends a mixture of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants directly into your bloodstream through a vein.
Two honest points, because this is your health. First, Cleveland Clinic notes there is limited scientific evidence of a general wellness benefit from IV vitamins for healthy people, so think of these drips as hydration and a vitamin boost, not a cure for anything. Second, IV therapy is not risk free. Possible risks include infection or bruising at the needle site, vitamin toxicity if you overdo certain nutrients, and interactions with medications you already take. Cleveland Clinic says it is best to avoid IV vitamin therapy if you are pregnant or being treated for heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney disease. Getting your drip in a clinic, where staff can review your history first, is the safest way to do it.
When Does a Hydration Drip Actually Help?
The most common real reason people want fluids on the Gulf Coast is simple: our summers and early fall are hot and humid, and you lose a lot of water through sweat. On hot, humid Gulf Coast days you sweat heavily and lose fluids, and the CDC warns that heat and humidity together raise the risk of heat-related illness, which is why long outdoor days can leave you drained. With Cruisin’ the Coast rolling through the coast October 4 to 11, 2026, plenty of folks will spend long days outside in the sun.
A hydration drip can help you feel better faster when you are dehydrated, because it puts fluids back quickly. But water and an electrolyte drink handle mild cases just fine, and a drip is not a hangover cure either. If you are drinking normal fluids and still feel awful, that is your cue to get checked rather than just topped off.
If you are facing a true emergency, such as heat stroke warning signs like confusion, a very high body temperature, or fainting, call 911 right away. Do not wait for a drip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our TOTAL DRIP prices run from $100 for basic hydration up to $200 for the most complete infusion, with $50 add-ons available. Standalone drip bars and med spas often charge more, and every one of our drips is flat-priced so there are no surprises.
Elective IV vitamin and hydration therapy is usually not covered, since insurers treat it as a wellness service rather than a medical necessity. IV fluids given to treat a diagnosed medical problem during a visit are handled differently, so come in and get evaluated if you are actually sick.
No. We take walk-ins seven days a week from 7am to 7pm, so you can stop in from Gautier, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, or anywhere along the coast without booking ahead.
Most drips deliver a full liter of fluids, which usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes once you are settled in. Your exact time depends on which drip you pick and how your body takes the fluids.
No, and be wary of anyone who promises that. A drip can ease dehydration that comes with a hangover, but there is no infusion that cures one. Rest, food, and fluids still do the heavy lifting.
Getting your drip inside a licensed urgent care means clinical staff can review your health history and keep an eye on you during the infusion. That matters more if you have a health condition or take regular medications.
The Bottom Line on IV Therapy Cost
IV therapy on the Mississippi Gulf Coast does not have to be a mystery or a splurge. Our flat TOTAL DRIP pricing runs $100 to $200, you can see exactly what is in every bag before you decide, and you get it inside a real clinic. Have questions about which drip fits, or whether you should be seen for something first? Call us at (228) 283-5045 or just walk in.
Want the full picture before you come in? Take a look at the TOTAL DRIP menu, check the details on pricing and insurance, see when a walk-in fits with our urgent care, or browse everything on the services page. We’re at 12000 Hwy 57, Vancleave, MS 39565, open 7am to 7pm every day.
This article shares general health information from the Total Health Urgent Care team and is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Our Vancleave clinic was founded by Jennifer Duncan, APRN, MSN, FNP-C.