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How much is Vyvanse without insurance?

You don't have to pay full retail for Vyvanse without insurance. Learn how to get Vyvanse at a lower price or find cheaper alternatives.
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By | Updated on May 8, 2025 Medically reviewed by Josephine Bawab, Pharm.D. & Sammy Yafai, Pharm.D.

Key takeaways

  • Some insurance providers cover Vyvanse. Most insurance plans cover generic Vyvanse.

  • Vyvanse can cost over $500 per month without insurance. Generic Vyvanse can cost over $400 monthly.

  • Many other lower-priced stimulants can be used instead of Vyvanse or generic Vyvanse to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or binge eating disorder.

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Vyvanse is a brand-name prescription drug that treats attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children and binge eating disorder (BED) in adults. The active ingredient in Vyvanse is an amphetamine, a type of central nervous system stimulant. Vyvanse is a premium-priced drug, but there is a lower-priced generic alternative. 

How much does Vyvanse cost without insurance?

The retail price of Vyvanse can vary depending on the dose prescribed. A 30-day supply of 30 mg capsules costs around $547, or about $18 per pill. Vyvanse chewable tablets cost about the same. At that price, uninsured patients can expect to spend $7,000 or more over the course of a year. 

How much do brand-name and generic Vyvanse cost?

Brand-name Vyvanse costs about $18 a capsule (around $547 a month). A generic version called lisdexamfetamine dimesylate sells for an average of $440 for a 30-day supply. That’s more expensive than the average generic drug price, but SingleCare members can purchase that same lisdexamfetamine prescription for as low as $65. There are no effective over-the-counter treatment options that can be used instead of Vyvanse.
Drug name Price without insurance SingleCare price Savings options
AMPHETAMINES
Vyvanse  $547 for 30, 30 mg capsules of brand-name Vyvanse $65 for 30, 30 mg capsules of brand-name Vyvanse See latest prices
Generic Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) $440 for 30, 30 mg capsules of generic Vyvanse $65 for 30, 30 mg capsules of generic Vyvanse See latest prices
Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine sulfate) $601 for 60, 10 mg tablets $31 for 60, 10 mg tablets of generic dextroamphetamine sulfate See latest prices
Dexedrine (dextroamphetamine sulfate ER) $281 for 30, 10 mg capsules $30 for 30, 10 mg capsules of generic dextroamphetamine sulfate ER See latest prices
Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine) $828 for 60, 

20 mg tablets

 $23 for 60, 20 mg tablets of generic amphetamine-dextroamphetamine See latest prices
Adderall XR (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine XR)  $346 for 30, 30 mg capsules $28 for 30, 30 mg capsules of generic dextroamphetamine XR See latest prices
Evekeo (amphetamine sulfate) $578 for 60, 10 mg tablets $32 for 60, 10 mg tablets of generic amphetamine sulfate See latest prices
Methamphetamine HCl $613 for 30, 5 mg tablets $317 for 30, 5 mg tablets See latest prices
METHYLPHENIDATES
Ritalin (methylphenidate HCl) $140 for 60, 20 mg tablets  $19 for 60, 20 mg tablets of generic methylphenidate See latest prices
Concerta (methylphenidate HCl ER) $643

30, 36 mg tablets

 $35 for 30, 36 mg tablets of generic methylphenidateER See latest prices
Focalin (dexmethylphenidate HCl) $62 per 30, 10 mg tablets $11 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic dexmethylphenidate See latest prices
Focalin XR (dexmethylphenidate HCl ER) $487 for 30, 30 mg tablets $36 for 30, 30 mg tablets of generic dexmethylphenidate ER 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 link under “Savings options” to see the latest drug prices.

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Vyvanse costs by dose

Many brand-name drugs cost the same regardless of dosage strength. Vyvanse is no different. However, quantities will affect the final out-of-pocket price.

Compare Vyvanse prices by strength
Strength SingleCare price of brand-name SingleCare price of generic
10 mg of Vyvanse $386 for 30, 10 mg capsules of Vyvanse $105 for 30, 10 mg capsules of generic Vyvanse
20 mg of Vyvanse $386 for 30, 20 mg capsules of Vyvanse $94 for 30, 20 mg capsules of generic Vyvanse
30 mg of Vyvanse $386 for 30, 30 mg capsules of Vyvanse $75 for 30, 30 mg capsules of generic Vyvanse
40 mg of Vyvanse $386 for 30, 40 mg capsules of Vyvanse $101 for 30, 40 mg capsules of generic Vyvanse
50 mg of Vyvanse $386 for 30, 50 mg capsules of Vyvanse $96 for 30, 50 mg capsules of generic Vyvanse
60 mg of Vyvanse $386 for 30, 60 mg capsules of Vyvanse $101 for 30, 60 mg capsules of generic Vyvanse
70 mg of Vyvanse $386 for 30, 70 mg capsules of Vyvanse $100 for 30, 70 mg capsules of generic Vyvanse
See our lowest price for Vyvanse without insurance

Is Vyvanse covered by insurance?

Some health insurance companies do cover Vyvanse such as Anthem, Cigna, or Kaiser Permanente, but not all. Some plans that don’t cover brand-name Vyvanse cover the generic version, but, again, not all. Medicare drug plans generally don’t cover Vyvanse but do cover generic Vyvanse. 

The out-of-pocket cost of Vyvanse or its generic is hard to predict. The copay cost could vary dramatically between insurance plans. Different companies place these drugs on different copay tiers, some on the lowest tier and some on the highest.

How to get Vyvanse covered by insurance

Although a health insurance plan may not cover Vyvanse, they are likely to cover generic Vyvanse. Coverage for generic Vyvanse may still be declined because the price is not that much lower than brand-name Vyvanse. 

If both Vyvanse and the generic version are declined, the first step to getting coverage is to check that the drug is being prescribed for an FDA-approved medical condition. Approval is more likely if you need Vyvanse for a binge eating disorder since there are so few FDA-approved medications for that condition. 

If the insurance provider covers Vyvanse or its generic, coverage may require that other drugs be tried first, a process called step therapy. Coverage may also require prior authorization. The prescriber must write out a reason for the prescription and why other drugs won’t work. 

How to get Vyvanse without insurance

Vyvanse prices may be challenging for some people without health insurance coverage. Patient assistance programs or manufacturer coupons can help, but they’re not certain. There are more foolproof ways to manage the cost of a Vyvanse prescription, starting with a SingleCare prescription discount card.

1. Use a SingleCare coupon

Get immediate Vyvanse savings without filling out an enrollment application, shopping around, or considering other medications. With a SingleCare savings card, the price of generic Vyvanse is only about $75, compared to the brand-name cash price of $597, a $520 savings. SingleCare members can earn additional bonus savings on future purchases by signing up with the SingleCare loyalty program.

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2. Shop around

Most people don’t know that drug prices vary by pharmacy. All drugs have a list price, but some pharmacies charge more than others. Use SingleCare’s Vyvanse coupon page to find the pharmacy with the lowest price. 

3. Ask the prescriber about generic ADHD medications

Get medical advice from the prescribing healthcare professional about less expensive ADHD prescription medications that can be readily substituted for Vyvanse. For binge eating disorder, Vyvanse is the only prescription stimulant currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for that problem.

4. Talk to county or city health officials

For people living in more populated areas, county and municipal health departments can direct patients to resources to help them pay for medications. These include community health clinics and other health programs. 

5. Consider Medicaid or CHIP

Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are unlikely to pay for a Vyvanse prescription because of many low-priced generic alternatives. However, if paying for low-priced generics is still burdensome, consider Medicaid as a health insurance option.