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Key takeaways
Lacosamide is a generic prescription drug that treats partial-onset and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
Lacosamide is covered by most health insurance and Medicare plans, there may be some instances where the cost with a SingleCare discount is lower than the cost with insurance.
Lacosamide costs about $1,067 per month for 60, 100 mg tablets without insurance. A SingleCare discount coupon can lower this cost to $24 for 60, 100 mg tablets.
Lacosamide—also known as Vimpat—is a generic prescription drug that is used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children ages 4 years and older. It can also be prescribed with other drugs to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Without insurance, the average retail price of lacosamide is $1,067 for 60, 100 mg tablets. While there aren’t any over-the-counter alternatives, there are other ways to reduce the price of a lacosamide prescription.
Related: What is lacosamide?
How much does lacosamide cost without insurance?
The cost of lacosamide may vary depending on the dosage, quantity, pharmacy you purchase from, insurance plan, and the plan’s drug formulary. For example, if your insurance provider doesn’t have lacosamide listed on their drug formulary, they may require a prior authorization before covering it. Or, they may not cover the medication at all.
The average cost of lacosamide without insurance is $1067 for 60,100 mg tablets. This provides a 30-day supply of medication. Given this information, the annual cost of lacosamide would be over $12,000.
How much does generic lacosamide cost?
Lacosamide is a generic medication, and the brand-name version of it is Vimpat. Without insurance, the average cost of Vimpat is $1,287 for 60,100 mg tablets. The generic version of Vimpat, lacosamide, costs $1067 for 60,100 mg tablets..
Compare lacosaminde prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Vimpat | $1,287 for 60,100 mg tablets | $24 per 60, 100 mg tablets of generic Vimpat | See latest prices |
| Generic Vimpact (lacosamide) | $1,067 per 60, 100 mg tablets | $24 per 60, 100 mg tablets of lacosamide | See latest prices |
| Depakote (divalproex) | $767 per 90, 500 mg delayed-release tablets | $19 per 60, 500 mg tablets of generic Depakote | See latest prices |
| Keppra (levetiracetam) | $724 per 60, 500 mg tablets | $6 per 60, 500 mg tablets of generic Keppra | See latest prices |
| Lamictal (lamotrigine) | $675 per 30, 100 mg tablets | $7 per 30, 100 mg tablets of generic Lamictal | See latest prices |
| Dilantin (phenytoin) | $226 per 90, 100 mg capsules | $5 per 90, 100 mg capsules of generic Dilantin | See latest prices |
| Tegretol (carbamazepine) | $244 per 60, 200 mg tablets | $16 per 60, 200 mg tablets of generic Tegretol | See latest prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. 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. Click the link under “Savings options” to see the latest drug prices.
Related: Vimpat alternatives
Lacosamide costs by dose
The price of lacosamide varies depending on the quantity and strength prescribed.
Compare lacosamide prices by strength |
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| Strength | SingleCare price of generic |
| 50 mg of lacosamide | $18 for 60, 50 mg tablets |
| 100 mg of lacosamide | $24 for 60, 100 mg tablets |
| 150 mg of lacosamide | $27 for 60, 150 mg tablets |
| 200 mg of lacosamide | $31 for 60, 200 mg tablets |
| See our lowest price for lacosamide without insurance | |
Is lacosamide covered by insurance?
Lacosamide may be covered by insurance and Medicare, however, coverage varies depending on the individual insurance plan. While the cost of lacosamide is usually low with insurance coverage, there are some instances where the cost with a SingleCare discount is lower than the cost with insurance.
How to get lacosamide without insurance
It’s difficult to afford medications, especially without insurance. Lacosamide is no exception. Because lacosamide is a generic medication, manufacturer coupons and manufacturer-sponsored patient assistance programs aren’t’ available. Luckily, there are ways to lower the price of lacosamide prescription.
Use a SingleCare prescription discount card
A SingleCare savings card can lower the cost of lacosamide from $1,067 to $24 for 60, 100 mg tablets. It’s free to sign up, and the card can be used at over 35,000 participating pharmacies nationwide.
Switch to a 90-day prescription
Obtaining a 90-day prescription for lacosamide can often provide discounts in comparison to a 30-day prescription. You can discuss the possibility of this with your doctor or pharmacist. In some cases, you may also be able to use a SingleCare coupon with your 90-day prescription to save even more.
Compare prices at different pharmacies
The price of lacosamide without insurance can vary depending on the pharmacy. To find the best price, check your local community, retail, chain, and independent pharmacies. You may also check with mail-order pharmacies.
Discuss lower-cost alternatives with your healthcare provider
If lacosamide is still too expensive, you can ask your healthcare provider about switching to a lower-cost alternative. Each drug has its own uses, side effects, and warnings, so it’s best to obtain medical advice from a healthcare provider about which option is appropriate for you.
- Lacosamide film coated tablets prescribing information, DailyMed (2024)