How much is Ubrelvy without insurance?

Is Ubrelvy covered by insurance? | How much does Ubrelvy cost without insurance? | How to get Ubrelvy without insurance

Ubrelvy is a brand-name prescription drug taken at the start of a migraine headache to reduce pain and other symptoms and shorten the duration of a migraine attack. The active ingredient in Ubrelvy, ubrogepant, affects blood vessel dilation, pain transmission, and inflammation. All of these play a role in migraine symptoms. The side effects of Ubrelvy are minimal. The downside is the cost. There are currently no generic versions of ubrogepant, so people without insurance may have to pay the full premium retail price. That is unless they take advantage of a few surprisingly effective cost-saving strategies.

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What is the generic for Ubrelvy?

Ubrogepant, the active ingredient in Ubrelvy, is not available as a generic drug. Generic Ubrelvy will not be available until at least 2035.

Is Ubrelvy covered by insurance?

Ubrelvy is covered by some health insurance and some Medicare Part D drug plans. Coverage varies, however, so check with the insurance company before filling a prescription. Medicaid coverage may also vary by state. 

Some insurance plans may require prior authorization before agreeing to pay for Ubrelvy. The out-of-pocket cost may be high since many insurance formularies classify Ubrelvy in their highest copay tiers. Commercially-insured patients could save on copay costs by using a copay card from the manufacturer, AbbVie. 

How much does Ubrelvy cost without insurance?

People without health insurance could pay $1,300 for 10, 100 mg Ubrelvy oral tablets. Each tablet costs about $130. People normally take one 50 or 100 mg tablet to relieve migraine symptoms at the start of a migraine episode. However, they may need to take a second tablet if the first doesn’t work. That means the average price per migraine episode can cost anywhere from $130 to $260. 

People without insurance don’t have much choice when considering other drugs like Ubrelvy. These drugs, called calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists (CGRP inhibitors), are all FDA-approved only to prevent migraine episodes, except for Nurtec (rimegepant). They are not used to relieve migraine symptoms. The average cash price for eight 75 mg Nurtec tablets is $1,260, costing about the same as Ubrelvy.

People with migraines have many treatment options that don’t involve higher-priced branded drugs. A healthcare provider can prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), triptans, or ergot drugs to relieve migraine symptoms. However, effectiveness, side effects, and drug interactions will differ from Ubrelvy.

One of the most effective ways to save money on a Ubrelvy prescription is to use a SingleCare prescription discount card. At SingleCare participating pharmacies, the lowest discount price for 10, 100 mg Ubrelvy tablets can be as low as $885, a savings of over $400 off the average retail price.

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 link under “Savings options” to see the latest drug prices.

How to get Ubrelvy without insurance

At $130 per pill, treating a single migraine headache with Ubrelvy will cost $130 to $260 at the full retail price. This may be challenging to pay for without health insurance. The Allergan patient assistance program may help some uninsured people, but only those able to meet the strict eligibility criteria. Fortunately, there are other ways to save money on Ubrelvy. The first place to start is SingleCare’s savings program. A savings card from SingleCare could drop the per-tablet price from $130 to $85.

1. Save money with a SingleCare prescription discount card

People can save as much as $420 off the average retail price of 10 Ubrelvy tablets by using a free coupon from SingleCare. That’s the lowest SingleCare discount price, but participating pharmacies will offer different discounts. Find these available discounts on SingleCare’s Ubrelvy coupons page. The FAQs section on this page has additional information about Ubrelvy savings.

2. Find low prices on SingleCare’s Ubrelvy price table

Browse average retail prices by pharmacy on SingleCare’s Ubrelvy price history table. The lowest prices are immediately evident without calling pharmacies to compare prices and save over $100 on a prescription for 10 Ubrelvy tablets. Local pharmacies can then be easily located using SingleCare’s pharmacy finder.

3. Consider subsidized health insurance such as Medicaid

Depending on income, Medicaid or Medicare Low Income Subsidy may be the most affordable way to get Ubrelvy. Not everyone can meet the income restrictions, so research eligibility criteria and enrollment instructions on your state’s Medicaid website. Medicare Low Income Subsidy will have the same requirements and can be used by people who can’t afford Medicare Part D drug coverage. Make sure to check if your state covers Ubrelvy. 

4. Switch to generic migraine drugs

It may be necessary to continue taking generic migraine drugs like triptans, NSAIDs, or ergot medications. Over-the-counter NSAIDs may also be effective. There’s a good chance that at least one or two of these drugs have been tried before a healthcare professional prescribes Ubrelvy, so ask the prescriber for medical advice about any untried drugs.