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Key takeaways
Quviviq (daridorexant) is a prescription drug that treats insomnia.
Without insurance coverage, the out-of-pocket cost of Quviviq is around $649 for 30 tablets, which for most patients is a month’s worth of medication.
Quviviq is covered by some health insurance or Medicare Part D plans, but not all of them.
There are currently no lower-cost generic versions of Quviviq (daridorexant).
Quviviq (daridorexant) is a prescription medicine that helps adults with insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep. Without insurance, the average price for a 30-day supply of 50-milligram (mg) Quviviq tablets is $649. Even though Quviviq isn’t available in a generic form yet, there are ways to reduce its cost.
How much does Quviviq cost without insurance?
Quviviq’s average out-of-pocket cost without insurance or coupon coverage is $649 for a 30-day supply of 50 mg tablets, which is almost $22 per tablet. Over the course of one year, the cost could add up to over $7,700. However, the retail price varies by pharmacy and location.
Unfortunately, Quviviq doesn’t have a direct generic alternative. People without insurance coverage or who have been denied insurance coverage can use other sleep medications that are more affordable or insurance-friendly.
Some of these alternatives belong to the same family of drugs as Quviviq and work the same way. Called orexin receptor antagonists, they are unique medicines that don’t have the strong sedative side effects that other sleep medications may have. Because of this, they can be prescribed as a daily medication that can be taken every night for months without causing significant daytime sleepiness. Unfortunately, these alternatives (Belsomra and Dayvigo) are premium-priced brand-name medications that are also not available in a generic form, so switching may not unlock considerable savings.
Other FDA-approved insomnia medications are sedatives. However, some are available as low-cost generics. The downside is that healthcare professionals suggest them in the short term because of side effects and the risks of abuse or withdrawal. Additionally, some of these drugs may not be appropriate for all health conditions or sleep disorders that cause sleep problems.
| Drug name | Price of brand-name drug without insurance | SingleCare price | Savings options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quviviq (daridorexant) | $649 for 30, 50 mg tablets | $489 for 30, 50 mg tablets of brand-name Quviviq | See latest prices |
| DayVigo (lemborexant) | $448 for 30, 10 mg tablets | $298 for 30, 10 mg tablets of generic DayVigo | See latest prices |
| Belsomra (suvorexant) | $626 for 30, 20 mg tablets | $397 for 30, 20 mg tablets of brand-name Belsomra | See latest prices |
| Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) | $768 for 30, 10 mg tablets | $4 for 30, 10 mg tablets of generic Ambien | See latest prices |
| Halcion | $224 for 30, 0.25 mg tablets | $23 for 30, 0.25 mg tablets of generic Halcion | See latest prices |
| Restoril (temazepam) | $1,252 for 30, 30 mg capsules | $5 for 30, 30 mg capsules of generic Restoril | See latest prices |
| Lunesta (eszopiclone) | $1,247 for 30, 3 mg tablets | $11 for 30, 3 mg tablets of generic Lunesta | See latest prices |
| Rozerem (ramelteon) | $518 for 30, 8 mg tablets | $34 for 30, 8 mg tablets of generic Rozerem | 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 “Savings options” link to see the latest drug prices.
Is Quviviq covered by insurance?
Some insurance plans cover Quviviq for the treatment of insomnia, but not all do. Some list it on their formularies as a preferred drug, which means they’re more likely to cover it, but the patient portion of the bill may still be significant. Other plans list it as a nonpreferred drug that may have higher out-of-pocket expenses (like copays and coinsurance).
For people with Medicare Part D, some plans may cover Quvivq, but most do not. “From my own pharmacy experience, Quviviq was not covered by my patients’ Medicare Part D plans,” says Ani Rostomyan, Pharm.D., CEO and founder of SheAni Wellness. Medicaid coverage varies by state.
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How to get Quviviq covered by insurance
The first step is to contact the health insurance help line or formulary website to see if your plan covers a Quviviq prescription. If it doesn’t, you can request a formulary exception. The insurance company may approve an out-of-formulary drug if it’s medically necessary and no other drug is appropriate, or if the patient has been on other medications and not had success with the treatment of insomnia. The prescribing provider must submit specific paperwork from the patient’s insurance company justifying the prescription to have the insurance company review the request and possibly get a formulary exception.
If an insurance plan covers Quviviq, the company might require prior authorization, which means the prescribing provider has to fill out the insurance company’s specific prior authorization paperwork with individualized answers based on the specific patient’s experience with other medications to treat insomnia. The insurance company will then review the request. Some insurance plans require step therapy. The provider must try other insomnia treatments first and will only cover Quviviq if those initial efforts don’t work. Each insurance company has a different number of medications and length of time that the patient must be on the medication to consider that alternate medications have “failed.”
How to get Quviviq without insurance
There are several ways to decrease the retail price of brand-name medications, even without insurance. Coupons and patient assistance programs from pharmaceutical companies can help save a lot, but not everyone meets the eligibility requirements. Here are a few more reliable ways to get the lowest possible price on Quviviq.
1. Sign up for SingleCare discounts
SingleCare offers discounts for Quiviq and more at over 35,000 pharmacies across the country, and they’re available to anyone, regardless of insurance status or which insurance you may have. Instead of the $649 average price of Quiviviq, SingleCare members can get it for as low as $489. You can use SingleCare discounts even if you have insurance or Medicare, but you can’t use SingleCare discounts in conjunction with insurance coverage. Registration on the SingleCare website is free. Don’t forget to sign up for SingleCare’s loyalty and bonus savings program to earn extra savings.
2. Ask the prescriber for advice
There’s no substitute for the expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. Not only do they know effective ways to save on medications, but they also give medical advice on alternative medications, safe over-the-counter supplements, and nonpharmaceutical options such as steps to improve sleep hygiene.
3. Consider an alternative mediation
The table above outlines insomnia medications similar to Quviviq. Some, like Dayvigo, Belsomra, and Rozerem, don’t have strong sedative effects. Other alternatives are stronger sedatives than Quviviq, but many have lower-cost generic versions. Consult a healthcare provider before switching.
RELATED: Quviviq vs. Belsomra
4. Compare prices
Shopping around helps you get the best price on many products, especially prescription medications. Each individual pharmacy sets its own rates, and the price of Quviviq can vary by almost $100 between pharmacies.
- Formularies, Healthaffairs.org
- Quviviq daridorexant tablet prescribing information, DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine)
- Quviviq HCP, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
- Step therapy, Healthinsurance.org