Key takeaways
Methocarbamol is a generic muscle relaxant used to relieve discomfort from acute muscle spasms, injuries, strains, or sprains.
Without insurance, methocarbamol costs about $27 for 30, 500 mg tablets and is generally used for short-term treatment.
Ways to lower the methocarbamol cost include using a SingleCare discount card and comparing pharmacy prices.
Methocarbamol is a generic prescription skeletal muscle relaxant used with rest and physical therapy to relieve discomfort from acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions, such as muscle spasms associated with injuries, strains, or sprains. Methocarbamol is also used as an add-on treatment for tetanus and is sometimes prescribed off-label for pain conditions such as low back pain, inflammatory arthritis, and fibromyalgia. As a tablet, methocarbamol is a lower-priced generic drug, typically costing around $10 per day based on usual dosing. Methocarbamol is generally used for short-term treatment. People without insurance have several ways to reduce the cost of a methocarbamol prescription.
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What is the brand name for methocarbamol?
Robaxin and Robaxin-750 are brand names for methocarbamol. Methocarbamol is also widely available as a generic. The Robaxin cost may be higher than the generic methocarbamol 1,000 mg injection price. Methocarbamol injections are typically administered by healthcare professionals, with the medication supplied by a clinic or hospital.
Is methocarbamol covered by insurance?
Methocarbamol is usually covered by health insurance, Medicare Part D drug plans, and Medicaid. Coverage may vary between states for Medicaid health plans.
Health insurance formularies don’t typically cover methocarbamol injections. Injections are usually administered by a healthcare professional, so they may be covered as a medical procedure. For tablets, some dosage strengths, particularly methocarbamol 1,000 mg tablets, may not be covered.
Most insurance companies put methocarbamol in their lowest drug tiers, so the copay cost should be low.
How much does methocarbamol cost without insurance?
People without insurance pay an average retail methocarbamol price of $27 for 30 methocarbamol 500 mg tablets. The amount needed depends on the prescribed dosage and length of treatment. For methocarbamol 500 mg tablets, the recommended initial adult dosage is three tablets four times daily. After the first 48 to 72 hours, the dosage can usually be reduced. Skeletal muscle relaxants such as methocarbamol are generally recommended for short-term use of up to two to three weeks. The total methocarbamol cost without insurance will therefore depend on the prescribed dose, treatment duration, and pharmacy.
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Are there cheaper treatment options than Robaxin or generic Robaxin?
Other options are available, but they are not necessarily less expensive than methocarbamol. Other generic muscle relaxants include Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine), Soma (carisoprodol), Zanaflex (tizanidine), and Skelaxin (metaxalone). Prices vary by drug, dosage, and pharmacy.
Some benzodiazepines, which are commonly used to treat anxiety and other conditions, may also be used for muscle spasms. For example, Valium (diazepam) is approved as an add-on treatment for skeletal muscle spasms. Xanax (alprazolam) is also a benzodiazepine, but it is used for anxiety and panic disorder rather than muscle spasms. Benzodiazepines have important risks, including sedation, misuse, physical dependence, and withdrawal. They also have different drug interactions, so talk to the prescribing healthcare provider before switching medications.
Over-the-counter pain relievers may help relieve muscle pain, but they do not work in the same way as prescription muscle relaxants.
Another way to lower the price of methocarbamol is to use a free SingleCare coupon. Methocarbamol may cost as little as $3 for 30, 500 mg tablets with SingleCare.
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Compare Robaxin (methocarbamol) prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Methocarbamol | $27 for 30, 500 mg tablets | $3 for 30, 500 mg tablets of generic methocarbamol at Walmart | See latest prices |
| Robaxin injection
(methocarbamol) |
$25 for 1, 10 mL of 1000 mg/10 mL solution | $13 for 1, 10 mL of 1000 mg/10 mL solution of generic methocarbamol at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Cyclobenzaprine HCl | $55 for 30, 10 mg tablets | $8 for 30, 10 mg tablets of generic cyclobenzaprine at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Metaxalone | $191 for 30, 800 mg tablets | $22 for 30, 800 mg tablets of generic metaxalone at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Tizanidine HCl | $50 for 30, 4 mg tablets | $4 for 30, 4 mg tablets of generic tizanidine at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Diazepam | $27 for 30, 5 mg tablets | $8 for 30, 5 mg tablets of generic diazepam at Kroger | See latest prices |
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How to get methocarbamol without insurance
There are several ways to reduce the cost of methocarbamol without insurance. Options include using a SingleCare prescription discount card, comparing pharmacy prices, asking about lower-cost treatment options, and checking Medicaid eligibility.
1. Bring a SingleCare savings card to any participating pharmacy
The average retail methocarbamol price is about $27 for 30, 500 mg tablets, but a SingleCare prescription discount card may lower the cost. Current prices can be as low as $3 for 30, 500 mg tablets with eligible signup savings. Prices and discounts vary by pharmacy, so check current prices, price history, and drug information on SingleCare’s methocarbamol coupons page. SingleCare is free to use and available to everyone, regardless of insurance status. Registered members may qualify for additional savings, and membership is free.
Save up to 80% on Methocarbamol with SingleCare
Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.
2. Compare drugstore prices for methocarbamol
Methocarbamol prices can vary considerably among pharmacies. SingleCare’s methocarbamol price history shows different retail and SingleCare prices at major pharmacies. Comparing prices before filling a prescription may help reduce the cost of methocarbamol without insurance.
3. Ask the prescriber about other treatment options
If methocarbamol is challenging to afford, ask the prescribing healthcare provider about lower-priced treatment options. These drugs work differently from methocarbamol and have different side effects, but they will also relieve muscle pain, strains, and sprains.
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4. Enroll in Medicaid
People who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify for Medicaid, which can help reduce prescription drug costs. Eligibility, coverage, and out-of-pocket costs vary by state. Visit your state’s Medicaid website to learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
The SingleCare prices in this article are the most accurate at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Oct. 8, 2026. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our coupon page for updated drug prices at pharmacies near you.
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- Methocarbamol tablet prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) (2024)
- The long-term use of muscle relaxant medications for chronic pain: a systematic review, JAMA Network Open (2024)
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