Key takeaways
Nurtec ODT treats migraine attacks and helps prevent episodic migraines in adults.
Nurtec can be expensive without insurance for some people, though many insurance plans cover it.
People without insurance may save with a SingleCare coupon, by comparing pharmacy prices, or by choosing lower-cost migraine medications.
Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) is a brand-name prescription medication used to treat migraine attacks and help prevent episodic migraines. It is taken as needed for migraine treatment or every other day for prevention. Although there is no generic version of Nurtec, there are several ways to reduce costs, especially for people without insurance.
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How much does Nurtec cost without insurance?
Without insurance, eight 75 mg Nurtec ODT tablets cost an average of $1,422, or about $178 per tablet. How long eight tablets last depends on how often Nurtec is needed. For migraine prevention, Nurtec is taken every other day, or about 15 to 16 tablets per month. At the average retail price, the cost of Nurtec per month could be up to $2,800, or more than $33,000 per year.
Nurtec (rimegepant) belongs to a class of migraine medications called CGRP inhibitors. Other oral medications in this class include Ubrelvy (ubrogepant), which treats migraine attacks, and Qulipta (atogepant), which is used for migraine prevention. Unlike these medications, Nurtec is approved for both the acute treatment and prevention of migraine.
Other CGRP-targeting medications used for migraine prevention include Aimovig, Ajovy, Emgality, and Vyepti. These medications can also be costly without insurance, so switching to another CGRP medication may not always result in significant savings.
Lower-cost migraine medications may be an option for some people. Depending on whether treatment is needed to prevent or treat migraine attacks, options may include certain beta blockers, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, NSAIDs, or triptans. Talk to a healthcare provider about which migraine medication may be appropriate before switching treatments.
A free SingleCare prescription discount card can also help lower the cost of Nurtec ODT without insurance. The lowest verified SingleCare price is $923 for eight 75 mg Nurtec ODT tablets at Kroger.
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How much does generic Nurtec cost without insurance?
There is currently no generic version of Nurtec available. The active ingredient in Nurtec is rimegepant. Based on current patent protections, a generic version of Nurtec is not expected before 2039. However, the timing of generic availability may change depending on patent and regulatory developments.
Compare Nurtec (rimegepant) prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Nurtec (rimegepant) | $1,422 for 8 orally disintegrating tablets | $923 for 8 orally disintegrating tablets of brand-name Nurtec at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Ubrelvy (ubrogepant) | $1,487 for 10, 10 mg tablets | $1,032 for 10, 10 mg tablets of brand-name Ubrelvy at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Qulipta (atogepant) | $1,600 for 30, 60 mg tablets | $1,018 for 30, 60 mg tablets of brand-name Qulipta at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) | $1,056 for 1, 1 mL of 140 mg/mL injection pen
(1 month supply) |
$768 for 1, 1 mL of 140 mg/mL injection pen of brand-name Aimovig at Kroger | See latest prices |
| Emgality (galcanezumab) | $1,022 for 1, 1 mL of 120 mg/mL autoinjector (1 month supply) | $620 for 1, 1 mL of 120 mg/mL autoinjector of brand-name Emgality at CVS Pharmacy | See latest prices |
| Ajovy (fremanezumab) | $1,046 for 1, 1.5 mL of 225 mg/1.5 mL injection pen
(1 month supply) |
$690 for 1, 1.5 mL of 225 mg/1.5 mL injection pen of brand-name Ajovy at Kroger | See latest prices |
Does insurance cover Nurtec?
Many commercial health insurance plans, Medicare Part D plans, and some Medicaid plans cover Nurtec, but coverage is not universal. Many insurance plans have Nurtec on higher copay tiers, which may lead to higher copays or coinsurance amounts. Deductibles or coverage phases may also increase out-of-pocket costs. Eligible patients may be able to offset their out-of-pocket costs with a copay card from the manufacturer.
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How to get Nurtec covered by insurance
Some insurance plans require prior authorization or step therapy before covering Nurtec, which may mean trying other migraine medications first. If coverage is denied, ask your prescriber or insurance company why. Your prescriber may be able to submit additional documentation or file an appeal.
If Nurtec is not included in your plan’s formulary, your prescriber may be able to request a formulary exception by explaining why Nurtec is medically necessary.
How to get Nurtec without insurance
Without insurance, Nurtec could cost more than $30,000 per year when taken every other day for migraine prevention. Some people who are uninsured or underinsured may qualify for the manufacturer’s patient assistance program. For those who do not qualify, there are other ways to find Nurtec ODT savings, including SingleCare coupons, comparing pharmacy prices, or asking about lower-cost treatment options.
1. Purchase Nurtec with a SingleCare savings card
The Nurtec manufacturer savings card is available to eligible commercially insured patients and is not available to people paying entirely out of pocket or those using government-funded insurance programs. However, a SingleCare Nurtec coupon may help lower the cash price of Nurtec. With SingleCare, Nurtec costs as low as $923 for eight tablets at Kroger, nearly $500 less than the average retail price of $1,416. SingleCare is free to use, and you can sign up for additional savings opportunities.
2. Find the lowest pharmacy price
Nurtec prices can vary by pharmacy, so comparing prices may help lower out-of-pocket costs. Check SingleCare’s Nurtec price history and current pharmacy prices before filling your prescription to find a lower available price.
3. Ask the prescriber for medical advice about other migraine drugs
Other medications are available to prevent or treat migraine and may cost less than Nurtec. Because these medications work differently and have their own side effects and drug interactions, talk to your healthcare provider about whether a lower-cost migraine treatment may be appropriate for you.
The SingleCare prices in this article are the most accurate at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Aug. 5, 2026. Prices vary by pharmacy. Visit our coupon page for updated drug prices at pharmacies near you.
- Nurtec ODT highlights of prescribing information, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2026)
- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (2021)
- Nurtec HCP, Pfizer Inc. (2026)
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