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How much is Synthroid without insurance?

Synthroid can be an expensive brand-name medication, especially for people without health insurance. Here are ways to save.

Key takeaways

  • Synthroid without insurance costs about $214 for a 90-day supply. Generic levothyroxine and SingleCare coupons can bring the price down to as low as $10.

  • Generic levothyroxine works the same as brand-name Synthroid. Most insurance plans prefer to cover the generic.

  • SingleCare coupons work for both brand-name and generic Synthroid. Patients who must stay on the brand-name version can still save.

Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) is a prescription thyroid hormone that treats an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) or slows the growth of thyroid cancer. There are no over-the-counter substitutes for prescription thyroid hormones, but patients can save money by switching to generic Synthroid, using a SingleCare discount card, comparing pharmacy prices, or exploring other savings strategies. 

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How much does Synthroid cost without insurance?

Synthroid prices average $214 for a 90-day supply of 75 mcg tablets, or a little over $2 per tablet. Health insurance can help cover much of this cost, but copays and other out-of-pocket costs vary by insurance plan and its formulary.

Switching to generic Synthroid or another brand-name version of levothyroxine can lead to significant savings. Discount coupons can also help reduce the cost of Synthroid and its alternatives.

How much does generic Synthroid cost?

Switching to generic Synthroid (levothyroxine) can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs. The price of levothyroxine without insurance is about $71 for 90, 75 mcg tablets. With a SingleCare savings card, the cost of levothyroxine can drop to as low as $10 at Walmart. In some cases, a healthcare provider may prescribe another brand-name alternative to Synthroid, such as Levoxyl, Tirosint, or Unithroid. Prices vary across these medications. 

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Drug name Price without insurance SingleCare price Savings options
Synthroid $214 per 90, 75 mcg tablets  $155 per 90, 75 mcg tablets at Kroger See latest prices
Generic Synthroid (levothyroxine) $71 per 90, 75 mcg tablets of generic Synthroid $10 per 90, 75 mcg tablets of at Walmart See latest prices
Unithroid (levothyroxine) $488 per 90, 75 mcg tablets $13 per 90, 75 mcg tablets at Kroger See latest prices
Levoxyl (levothyroxine) $124 per 90, 75 mcg tablets $13 per 90, 75 mcg tablets at Kroger See latest prices
Tirosint (levothyroxine) $217 per 30, 50 mcg capsules $153 per 30, 50 mcg capsules at Kroger See latest prices

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Synthroid costs by dose

Doses of Synthroid are very small and may change several times throughout thyroid replacement treatment. As a general rule, the retail price does not vary based on dosage strength. Pricing differences come down to whether the prescription is filled as brand-name or generic and which pharmacy fills it. Brand-name Synthroid runs about $155 for 90 tablets at most strengths with a SingleCare coupon, while generic levothyroxine drops to about $10. Pricing shifts slightly at the 300 mcg strength. 

Compare Synthroid prices by strength

(per 90 tablets)

Strength SingleCare price (brand-name) Singdepend on (generic)
25 mcg  $155 at Kroger $a 10 at Walmart
50 mcg  $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
75 mcg  $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
88 mcg  $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
100 mcg $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
112 mcg  $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
125 mcg  $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
137 mcg  $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
150 mcg  $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
175 mcg  $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
200 mcg  $155 at Kroger $10 at Walmart
300 mcg  $155 at Harris Teeter $29 at Kroger

See our lowest price for Synthroid without insurance

Is Synthroid covered by insurance?

Many health insurance plans cover Synthroid with a valid prescription, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid. As a brand-name medication, Synthroid is typically covered as a higher-tier drug. Most plans prefer to cover levothyroxine sodium, the generic version of Synthroid. 

RELATED: Does Medicare cover Synthroid?

How to get Synthroid covered by insurance

Most health insurance plans cover a Synthroid prescription, but some do not. Even when Synthroid is covered, the insurance company may require prior authorization before approving the brand-name version over the generic. Generic levothyroxine is widely covered, so switching to the generic drug is often an option for patients who run into coverage issues. If the brand-name version is not covered, patients can ask for a formulary exception, which requires the prescriber to file paperwork with the patient’s health insurance provider to justify the prescription. 

How to get Synthroid without insurance

Synthroid can be challenging to pay for over the long-term, especially for people without health insurance coverage. Manufacturer coupons, patient assistance programs, and manufacturer savings cards may help, though they usually have strict eligibility criteria. A more reliable way to save is to use a SingleCare discount card

1. Use SingleCare’s prescription savings program

Enter your ZIP code on SingleCare’s Synthroid discount coupon page to find the lowest price at pharmacies near you. Present the coupon at the pharmacy counter to receive the discount. 

Save up to 80% on Synthroid with SingleCare

Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.

Synthroid 75 mcg (90 tablets)
23666 - Hampton, VA
$10.00
$10.00
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2. Ask a healthcare provider about generic Synthroid

Generic levothyroxine is usually less expensive than brand-name Synthroid. However, there may be reasons why a healthcare provider prescribes brand-name Synthroid or a specific levothyroxine product, so ask the prescriber about the most appropriate option. 

3. Compare prices

Prescription drug pricing varies between pharmacies, so price-shopping can lead to meaningful savings on a 90-day supply of Synthroid. The manufacturer’s Synthroid Delivers program is another option, offering consistent pricing and mail-order delivery directly from AbbVie. 

4. Visit a community health clinic

Community health clinics can be a helpful resource for patients who are having trouble affording generic or brand-name Synthroid. Some clinics provide low-cost or free medical care, including prescription drugs, to eligible patients. Contact your city or county health department for help locating community health clinics, medical programs, and low-cost health insurance resources in your area.

The SingleCare prices in this article are the most accurate at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Jun. 3, 2026. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our coupon page for updated drug prices at pharmacies near you.

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