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Key takeaways
Suboxone is a long-term maintenance treatment that helps people overcome opioid addiction.
Without insurance, a 30-day supply of brand-name Suboxone (30, 8–2 mg soluble films) can cost about $ $8–$10 per film, depending on the dose. The generic form costs less.
To save money, people can use a SingleCare discount card, manufacturer’s savings or copay card, switch to the generic version, or explore community assistance programs.
Suboxone is a brand-name prescription drug that treats opioid use disorder. Suboxone contains a mild opioid, buprenorphine, that helps to prevent withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and naloxone, an opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opioids to prevent people from abusing the drug. Doses are taken daily for months or longer, so the costs of Suboxone therapy mount up. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to save on this opioid dependence treatment.
What is the generic for Suboxone?
The generic version of Suboxone is buprenorphine hydrochloride-naloxone hydrochloride, or buprenorphine-naloxone for short. Generic Suboxone is available both as a dissolvable sublingual tablet or a dissolvable film. Another brand-name tablet version of buprenorphine-naloxone is Zubsolv, an orally disintegrating tablet.
Is Suboxone covered by insurance?
Yes, most people with health insurance or Medicare are covered for Suboxone or generic buprenorphine-naloxone sublingual tablets, buccal film, or sublingual film. That includes employer-provided insurance, private insurance, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Tricare, and the VA. However, coverage may vary. For coverage information, restrictions, and copay tiers, check your formulary online or call the phone number on the back of your insurance card. You can also ask your pharmacy to check.
Most insurance plans place generic buprenorphine-naloxone in lower copay tiers than they do for brand-name Suboxone, so the cost to an insured patient should be relatively low.
How much does Suboxone cost without insurance?
Without insurance, a box of 30, 8 mg/2 mg soluble films typically costs about $8–$10 per film. The cost depends on dosing and whether the prescription is for the brand-name or generic medication. Maintenance treatment may last for months or longer. Over time, the cost of Suboxone without insurance could add up.
For moderate to severe opioid withdrawal, buprenorphine or buprenorphine-naloxone are typically the first-line treatment. Methadone is an effective treatment for opioid use disorder, but it is dispensed through an opioid treatment program. Naltrexone is another treatment for opioid use disorder, but it works by blocking the effects of opioids. It is used to help prevent relapses after opioid detoxification.
Some people with milder withdrawal symptoms may be able to weather withdrawal with symptom relief medications such as clonidine, antidepressant medications (SSRIs), over-the-counter pain relievers, benzodiazepines, anti-nausea drugs, and medications that reduce muscle spasms. None of these prevents withdrawal, but they help make the process more bearable. They are also not long-term treatments, so they do not add to the cost of ongoing care.
Finding the right treatment for opioid withdrawal or opioid use disorder should always be done together with a trained healthcare professional.
With a SingleCare prescription discount card, uninsured patients or their caregivers can pay as little as $36 for a 30-day supply of generic buprenorphine-naloxone.
RELATED: Which naloxone formulation should you get?
Compare Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone) prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Suboxone (buprenorphine HCl/naloxone HCl) soluble films | $429 per 30, 8–2 mg soluble films | $49 per 30, 8–2 mg soluble films of generic buprenorphine at CVS Pharmacy | See latest prices |
| Buprenorphine sublingual tablets | $431 for 60, 8 mg sublingual tablets | $42 for 60, 8 mg sublingual tablets at CVS Pharmacy | See latest prices |
| Methadose (methadone) | $44 for 120, 40 mg soluble tablets of brand-name Methadose | $19 for 120, 40 mg soluble tablets of generic methadone at Walgreens | See latest prices |
| Naltrexone | $165 for 30, 50 mg tablets | $37 for 30, 50 mg tablets at Kroger or Harris Teeter | See latest prices |
RELATED: Suboxone vs. methadone: Main differences and similarities
How to get Suboxone without insurance
Suboxone can be a life-saving treatment for people with opioid dependency or opioid use disorder. For some, it can be the treatment that turns around the addiction cycle. However, not everyone who needs daily buprenorphine-naloxone can afford the treatment without health insurance. Suboxone’s manufacturer offers a copay card for insured patients and a savings card for uninsured patients. However, not everyone can meet the eligibility requirements. Fortunately, there is help in the community, and right here at SingleCare, that can make Suboxone treatment more affordable.
1. Use a SingleCare savings card
By using a free coupon from SingleCare, you can pay $49 instead of $429 for a box of 30 soluble films. Members save even more, and it’s fast and free to sign up.
2. Compare prices
Another way to find savings on prescription medications is to compare prices at local pharmacies. You can do this by viewing prices near you on SingleCare’s Suboxone coupons page. Or use the SingleCare app, which makes it easy to compare prices on the go. If you need to transfer your prescription to a pharmacy offering the lowest price, simply call that pharmacy to initiate the transfer.
3. Use community resources
Most communities have many resources to help people with opioid addiction or other substance abuse disorders. These include public health clinics, substance use disorder centers, treatment programs, and other organizations. Many can provide inexpensive or free treatment to people who need it but lack the resources to pay for it. The best place to start is a local health department or community clinic.
4. Sign up for Medicaid
For eligible patients, Medicaid usually pays all the costs for substance abuse treatments, including prescription medications like buprenorphine-naloxone. Visit your state’s Medicaid website or talk to a local healthcare official about eligibility requirements, enrollment, and other important information.
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The SingleCare prices in this article are the most accurate at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of May. 11, 2026. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our coupon page for updated drug prices at pharmacies near you.
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