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Is alprazolam covered by insurance | How much does alprazolam cost without insurance? | How to get alprazolam without insurance
Alprazolam is a generic prescription drug approved by the FDA to treat adults diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic disorder, but healthcare professionals may prescribe it off-label to children or for other medical conditions. Perhaps better known as the brand-name drugs Xanax and Xanax XR, alprazolam belongs to a family of drugs called benzodiazepines, which calm the brain by slowing down nerve signals. Taken as an oral tablet or orally-disintegrating tablet, the alprazolam dose will vary. Most people can expect to take immediate-release alprazolam tablets up to three times a day (as needed) or extended-release tablets once per day. Alprazolam is a moderately-priced drug, but there are many ways to save money on a prescription.
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Is alprazolam covered by insurance?
Alprazolam is covered by many commercial health insurance plans. Many people with Medicare Part D or Medicaid may also have insurance coverage for alprazolam, but their plans may not cover brand-name Xanax or Xanax XR.
How much does alprazolam cost without insurance?
People paying cash price for alprazolam can expect to pay about $89 for 90, 1 mg immediate-release tablets, or about $1 a pill. This is enough for a 30-day supply if the dosage is three pills per day. The retail price may vary, however, depending on the dosage strength and the number of pills prescribed. Health insurance can reduce that cost, but the total out-of-pocket expense will depend on the plan’s formulary, deductible, and copay cost. Fortunately, many insurance plans classify alprazolam as a Tier 1 drug with the lowest possible copay cost.
Alprazolam belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.
Benzodiazepines are controlled substances and may cause abuse and dependence (and if stopped abruptly, withdrawal symptoms). They have significant side effects (such as drowsiness, confusion, and impaired coordination). Because of these risks, drugs like alprazolam are indicated only for short-term treatment although some people do take them for a longer time, under close supervision of their healthcare provider. People who cannot afford alprazolam may consider other generic medications that may be less expensive and less risky including SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, or beta blockers. While there are over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements that may help with stress, none are effective substitutes for prescription anxiety medications in treating anxiety or anxiety disorders.
Compare alprazolam prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance for brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Xanax
(alprazolam) |
$238 per 90, 1 mg tablets | $12 per 90, 1 mg tablets for generic Xanax | See updated prices |
| Valium
(diazepam) |
$216 per 30, 5 mg tablets | $2 per 30, 5 mg tablets for generic Valium | See updated prices |
| Chlordiazepoxide | $28 per 60, 10 mg capsules | $3 per 60, 10 mg capsules for generic chlordiazepoxide | See updated prices |
| Ativan | $30 per 30, 1 mg tablets | $1.49 per 30, 1 mg tablets for generic Ativan | See updated prices |
| Oxazepam | $40 per 30, 10 mg capsules | $4 per 30, 10 mg capsules for generic oxazepam | See updated prices |
| Klonopin
|
$124 per 60, 1 mg tablets | $4 per 60, 1 mg tablets for generic Klonopin | See updated prices |
| Tranxene-T (clorazepate) | $391 per 60, 7.5 mg tablets | $25 per 60, 7.5 mg tablets for generic Tranxene-T | See updated 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. The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the link under “Savings options” to see updated drug prices.
How to get alprazolam without insurance
Alprazolam is a moderately-priced generic drug. Without insurance, it may be hard to afford alprazolam month after month. Some ways to save money might be patient assistance programs, manufacturer coupons, rebates, or copay savings cards. Fortunately, there’s more than one way to save on an alprazolam prescription, starting with a SingleCare discount card.
1. Use a free coupon from SingleCare
With a SingleCare discount card, a 90-tablet alprazolam prescription can cost less than $13, almost $80 less than the average retail price. Visit SingleCare to shop for the best discount. A SingleCare savings card can be printed, downloaded, or sent to a smartphone to realize an immediate prescription discount at participating pharmacies.
2. Ask the prescriber about other treatment options
Other inexpensive antidepressants that help anxiety, such as SSRIs or SNRIs, may be just as effective as alprazolam over the long term without the side effects or risks of abuse and dependence. Ask the prescribing healthcare provider for medical advice about these other treatment options.
