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Key takeaways
Ubrelvy is a brand-name only prescription medication used in the treatment of migraines with or without an aura, and it has no generic available currently.
Ubrelvy has minimal side effects, but it can be associated with a significant cost for patients, especially without insurance.
There are other treatment options that may be more cost-effective, but the side-effect profile may make them difficult to tolerate.
Ubrelvy is a brand-name prescription drug taken at the start of a migraine headache to reduce pain and other symptoms and to shorten the duration of a migraine attack. The active ingredient in Ubrelvy, ubrogepant, affects blood vessel dilation, pain transmission, and inflammation. All of these play a role in migraine symptoms. The side effects of Ubrelvy are minimal. The downside is the cost. There are currently no generic versions of ubrogepant, so people without insurance may have to pay the full premium retail price. That is, unless they take advantage of a few surprisingly effective cost-saving strategies.
Related: What is Ubrelvy
How much does Ubrelvy cost without insurance?
People without health insurance could pay $1,450 for 10, 100 mg Ubrelvy oral tablets. Each tablet costs about $145. People normally take one 50 or 100 mg tablet to relieve migraine symptoms at the start of a migraine episode. However, they may need to take a second tablet if the first doesn’t work.
People without insurance don’t have much choice when considering other drugs like Ubrelvy. These drugs, called calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists (CGRP inhibitors), are all FDA-approved only to prevent migraine episodes, except for Nurtec (rimegepant). They are not used to relieve migraine symptoms. The average retail price for eight 75 mg Nurtec tablets is $1,380.
People with migraines have many treatment options that don’t involve higher-priced branded drugs. To relieve migraine symptoms, a healthcare provider can prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), triptans, or ergot drugs. However, effectiveness, side effects, and drug interactions will differ from Ubrelvy.
One of the most effective ways to save money on an Ubrelvy prescription is to use a SingleCare prescription discount card. At SingleCare participating pharmacies, the lowest discount price for 10, 100 mg Ubrelvy tablets can be as low as $970 at Walgreens, a savings of over $400 off the average retail price.
How much does brand-name/generic Ubrelvy cost?
Ubrelvy is a brand-name only product in the United States and is protected by multiple patents possessed by the manufacturer, AbbVie. Based on these patent protections, a generic version of Ubrelvy should not be expected until 2035 at the earliest. Typically, once the generic market is open, prices for the generic version will bring the patient financial responsibility down significantly.
Compare Ubrelvy prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Ubrelvy | $1452 per 10, 100 mg tablets | $971 per 10, 100 mg tablets of brand-name Ubrelvy at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Sumatriptan | $546 per 6, 20 mg/act solution | $66 per 6, 20 mg/act solution of generic sumatriptan at CVS | See latest prices |
| Rizatriptan | $256 per 9, 10 mg tablets | $8 per 9, 10 mg tablets of generic rizatriptan at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Zomig ZMT | $408 per 9, 5 mg tablets | $25 per 9, 5 mg tablets of generic zolmitriptan at CVS | See latest prices |
| Reyvow
(lasmiditan succinate) |
$991 per 8, 100 mg tablets | $685 per 8, 100 mg tablets of brand-name Reyvow at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Nurtec ODT
(rimegepant) |
$1379 per 8 orally disintegrating tablets | $870 per 8 orally disintegrating tablets of brand-name Nurtec ODT at Walgreens | See latest prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of 12/2/25. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available.
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Ubrelvy costs by dose
Like many prescription drugs, Ubrelvy tablets are more affordable when purchased in bulk. For instance, with a coupon from SingleCare, you pay $971 for 10 tablets of the 100 mg at Walgreens pharmacy. If you chose to get only 5, the price is $491. While that is only a difference of about a dollar per tablet, there is a slight advantage to purchasing more at once. In addition, the dose plays a role in your pricing as well. Ten tablets of the 50 mg Ubrelvy is $970; just one dollar less than the same tablet quantity of the 100 mg. Unfortunately, the 100 mg tablet is not recommended to be split, but once your prescriber feels 100 mg is the appropriate dose, have them writethe prescription for the 100 mg to make the most of your dollar. The SingleCare pricing tool makes it easy to compare prices based on the volume of the prescription and helps you be well-informed before visiting the pharmacy.
Compare Ubrelvy prices by strength |
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| (per 10 tablets) | |
| Strength | SingleCare price of brand-name Ubrelvy |
| 50 mg of Ubrelvy | $970 at Walgreens |
| 100 mg of Ubrelvy | $971 at Walgreens |
| See our lowest price for Ubrelvy without insurance | |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in zip code 23666. Click the link under “See our lowest price” to see the latest drug prices.
Is Ubrelvy covered by insurance?
Ubrelvy is covered by some health insurance and some Medicare Part D drug plans. Coverage varies, however, so check with the insurance company before filling a prescription. Medicaid coverage may also vary by state.
Some insurance plans may require prior authorization before agreeing to pay for Ubrelvy. The out-of-pocket cost may be high since many insurance formularies classify Ubrelvy in their highest copay tiers. Commercially insured patients can save on copay costs by using a copay card from the manufacturer, AbbVie.
How to get Ubrelvy covered by insurance
Ubrelvy may not be covered by your insurance plan the first time a claim is submitted. Your plan may have certain requirements before they will pay for Ubrelvy. It is not uncommon for plans to request that you try cheaper alternative migraine therapies to see if they will work first. If they do, both you and the insurance company save on costs associated with migraine treatment. However, if those options do not work, you and your prescriber will need to keep adequate documentation of your symptoms and migraine recurrences in order to show the insurance plan that you require another option for treatment. This is known as a step therapy requirement.
If you have already tried other treatment options without adequate relief, your prescriber may be given the option to complete a prior authorization in order to get the drug covered for you. A prior authorization process serves as a coverage review process for the insurance company to show that your prescriber feels this treatment option is necessary for you despite preset plan guidelines. Following these steps will help increase your chances of getting a migraine treatment that works for you covered by your plan.
How to get Ubrelvy without insurance
At $145 per pill, treating a single migraine headache with Ubrelvy will cost $145 to $290 at the full retail price. This can be challenging to afford without health insurance. The Allergan patient assistance program may help some uninsured people, but only those able to meet the strict eligibility criteria. Fortunately, there are other ways to save money on Ubrelvy. The first place to start is SingleCare’s savings program. A savings card from SingleCare could drop the per-tablet price from $145 to about $97.
1. Save money with a SingleCare prescription discount card
People can save as more than $400 off the average retail price of 10 Ubrelvy tablets by using a free coupon from SingleCare. That’s the lowest SingleCare discount price, but participating pharmacies will offer different discounts. Find these available discounts on SingleCare’s Ubrelvy coupons page. The FAQs section on this page has additional information about Ubrelvy savings.
2. Find low prices on SingleCare’s Ubrelvy price table
Browse average retail prices by pharmacy on SingleCare’s Ubrelvy coupon page. The lowest prices are immediately evident, without needing to call pharmacies to compare and save on a prescription.
3. Consider subsidized health insurance such as Medicaid
Depending on income, Medicaid or Medicare Low Income Subsidy may be the most affordable way to get Ubrelvy. Not everyone can meet the income restrictions, so research eligibility criteria and enrollment instructions on your state’s Medicaid website. The Medicare Low-Income Subsidy will have the same requirements and can be used by individuals who can’t afford Medicare Part D drug coverage. Ensure that your state covers Ubrelvy.
4. Switch to generic migraine drugs
It may be necessary to continue taking generic migraine drugs like triptans, NSAIDs, or ergot medications. Over-the-counter NSAIDs may also be effective. There’s a good chance that at least one or two of these drugs have been tried before a healthcare professional prescribes Ubrelvy, so ask the prescriber for medical advice about any untried drugs.
Expert takeaway
Kristi Torres, Pharm. D. and a member of the SingleCare Medical Review Board says, “Migraine headaches can be debilitating to your daily life, and finding a treatment that works is so important to your ongoing health and mental well-being. Finding an option that is both effective and affordable may take some trial and error on the patient’s part, but you play an important role in your success by staying informed, having good communication with your prescriber, and knowing your options for insurance coverage.”
- UBRELVY Drug Patent Profile, Drug Patent Watch (2024)
- Ubrelvy label, DailyMed