{"id":630311,"date":"2024-11-05T19:58:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T00:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630311"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:45:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T19:45:23","slug":"ambien-without-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ambien-without-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"How much is Ambien without insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ambien<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>zolpidem<\/span><\/a>) is a widely recognized <\/span>brand-name<\/span> prescription for insomnia. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (<\/span>FDA<\/span>) in 1992 for <\/span>short-term<\/span> treatment of insomnia, it has subsequently become available in a generic form. The drug is specifically tasked with helping people fall asleep initially. The value of a good night\u2019s sleep may seem priceless, but at $790 for 30, 10 mg tablets of <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Ambien<\/span> without <\/span>health insurance<\/span>, the cost could be prohibitive. As you will learn, there are a number of ways to get a <\/span>lower price<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Related: <\/b>Ambien<\/b> dosage<\/b><\/a> | <\/b>Ambien<\/b> side effects<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What is the generic for <\/span>Ambien<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first place to look for a <\/span>lower price<\/span> is at a generic, and <\/span>zolpidem tartrate<\/span> fits the bill as <\/span>Ambien<\/span>\u2019s generic version. The retail price of <\/span>zolpidem<\/span> runs about $97 for a 30-<\/span>day supply<\/span> of 10 mg tablets, a lot less than <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Ambien<\/span>. With a SingleCare coupon, the same amount of <\/span>zolpidem<\/span> can be had for only $10 without insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does <\/span>Ambien<\/span> cost without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

For those without <\/span>insurance coverage<\/span>, <\/span>Ambien<\/span>\u2019s price can seem steep. The <\/span>brand-name<\/span> drug can retail for $790 for 30, 10 mg tablets. The $26 daily price of <\/span>Ambien<\/span> for a night\u2019s sleep may be too much for some people. Annually, the expense would add up to over $9000, but according to its <\/span>label<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Ambien<\/span> is only meant for <\/span>short-term<\/span> use, with a time frame of 4 to 5 weeks mentioned in the label.<\/span><\/p>\n

The price will certainly vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. While shopping around, it may also be worthwhile to compare the prices of other options. <\/span>Zolpidem<\/span>, the generic form of <\/span>Ambien<\/span>, can be purchased without insurance for much less. Other insomnia drugs offer savings as well. The following table details some options and compares their retail prices and the discounted costs using SingleCare coupons.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Ambien<\/b> alternatives: What can I take instead of <\/b>Ambien<\/b>?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Compare Ambien (zolpidem) prices to related drugs<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nPrice without insurance of <\/b>brand-name<\/b> drug\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nSingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ambien<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$790 per 30, 10 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$10 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic <\/span>zolpidem<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zolpidem<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$97 per 30, 10 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$10 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic <\/span>zolpidem<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ambien CR<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>zolpidem<\/span> extended-release<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$800 per 30, 12.5 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$20 per 30, 12.5 mg tablets of generic <\/span>zolpidem<\/span> extended-release<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lunesta<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>eszopiclone<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$1130 per 30, 3 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$19 per 30, 3 mg tablets of generic eszopiclone<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zaleplon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$108 per 30, 10 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$16 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic zaleplon<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Silenor<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>doxepin<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$650 per 30, 6 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$55 per 30, 6 mg tablets of generic doxepin<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rozerem<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>ramelteon<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/td>\n$520 per 30, 8 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$34 per 30, 8 mg tablets of generic ramelton<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dayvigo (lemborexant)<\/span><\/td>\n$440 per 30, 10 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$290 per 30, 10 mg tablets of <\/span>brand-name<\/span> DayVigo<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Belsomra<\/span><\/a> (suvorexant)<\/span><\/td>\n$615 per 30 tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$390 per 30 tablets of <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Belsomra<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quviviq<\/span><\/a> (daridorexant)<\/span><\/td>\n$630 per 30, 50 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$490 per 30, 50 mg tablets of <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Quviviq<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trazodone<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n$33 per 30, 50 mg tablets<\/span><\/td>\n$4 per 30, 50 mg tablets of generic trazodone<\/span><\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Prescription drug prices<\/span><\/i> often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed price without insurance references the price of <\/span><\/i>brand-name<\/span><\/i> drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs, if available. Click the link under \u201cSavings options\u201d to see the latest drug prices.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

How to get <\/span>Ambien<\/span> without insurance<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Get a SingleCare discount card<\/span><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>SingleCare discount card<\/span><\/a> is free to obtain and easy to use. Present it to your pharmacist, and the price of generic <\/span>zolpidem<\/span> can drop to $10 for 30, 10 mg pills. As simple as that, people can save $780 off the cost of <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Ambien<\/span> or over $80 off the price of generic <\/span>zolpidem<\/span>. Surely, there are plenty of ways to spend the $26 in daily savings earned by not paying the retail price for <\/span>Ambien<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Shop around at different pharmacies<\/span><\/h3>\n

Like other areas of retail, pharmacies have different prices for their goods, including pharmaceuticals. The price of <\/span>Ambien<\/span> will vary from one to another, and the potential <\/span>prescription discounts<\/span> will differ, too. Over <\/span>35,000 pharmacies in the United States<\/span><\/a> accept SingleCare coupons. Using a SingleCare coupon, the discount price of 30, 10 mg <\/span>zolpidem<\/span> tablets can vary from $10 to $30, depending on the pharmacy. Being a bargain hunter can pay off.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Consider other medications for insomnia<\/span><\/h3>\n

Some <\/span>sleep aids<\/span><\/a>, like DayVigo<\/a>, Belsomra, and Quviviq, are cheaper than <\/span>Ambien<\/span> when looking at full retail price, but they do not have generic versions. In comparison, <\/span>Ambien CR<\/span>, Rozerem, Silenor, and Lunesta have generic forms that are available with a SingleCare coupon for prices that are competitive with <\/span>generic Ambien<\/span>. Trazodone, priced at $4 for 30, 50 mg tablets with a SingleCare coupon, is the cheaper option listed, but <\/span>trazodone is not <\/span>FDA<\/span>-approved for insomnia<\/span><\/a>, meaning this use is <\/span>off-label<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Ask about alternatives to prescriptions<\/span><\/h3>\n

Prescription medication<\/span> is not the only option for insomnia. For example, <\/span>melatonin<\/span><\/a> is an <\/span>over-the-counter<\/span> supplement<\/span> used to assist with sleep. It is available for $3 for 60 tablets with a SingleCare discount. <\/span>Antihistamines<\/span><\/a> like diphenhydramine are used off-label, too, including as an <\/span>active ingredient<\/span> in <\/span>Tylenol PM<\/span><\/a>, which may only cost $2 for 50 tablets with a coupon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Drug-free treatment<\/span><\/a> is another alternative worth considering. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has proven efficacy for insomnia, and according to a <\/span>review<\/span><\/a>, it may be just as good as insomnia medications. CBT may be a method to avoid drug <\/span>side effects<\/span> like daytime <\/span>drowsiness<\/span> and complex sleep-related behaviors, such as sleep-walking and sleep-driving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of the prescriptions for insomnia, including <\/span>sedative-hypnotics<\/span> like <\/span>Ambien<\/span>, are <\/span>controlled substances<\/span> that carry a risk of abuse and <\/span>withdrawal symptoms<\/span>. They can also be dangerous if combined with <\/span>alcohol<\/span><\/a> or other sedating medications, like <\/span>benzodiazepines<\/span><\/a>, including <\/span>Ativan<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>lorazepam<\/span>) and <\/span>Xanax<\/span><\/a> (alprazolam), and <\/span>opioid<\/span> analgesics<\/span><\/a>, like <\/span>Roxicodone<\/span><\/a> (oxycodone).<\/span><\/p>\n

Deciding between various drug treatments and talk therapy should be done in consultation with your <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span>. Their <\/span>medical advice<\/span> will be valuable in determining which option is right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Brand-name<\/span> drugs like <\/span>Ambien<\/span> are often expensive. They can definitely strain a budget. The medication\u2019s manufacturer, Sanofi, offers a <\/span>savings card<\/span><\/a> for some of its <\/span>Ambien<\/span> products. In addition to <\/span>Ambien<\/span>, they also make <\/span>Ambien<\/span> IR, a fast-acting version for use in the middle of the night, and <\/span>Ambien CR<\/span>, a long-acting version for those with sleep maintenance insomnia. Unfortunately, the savings card is only available for those with commercial insurance who meet their guidelines, whereas alternatives like the following are more widely applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is <\/span>Ambien<\/span> covered by insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

To determine if your <\/span>insurance plan<\/span> covers <\/span>Ambien<\/span>, you will need to consult your plan\u2019s drug <\/span>formulary<\/span><\/a>. The formulary will state whether <\/span>Ambien<\/span> is covered and categorize it by tier or preferred status to determine the <\/span>copay<\/span><\/a> required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many <\/span>insurance plans<\/span>, including <\/span>Aetna\u2019s Standard Plan<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Humana\u2019s <\/span>Medicare<\/span> Advantage Plan<\/span><\/a>, do not cover Ambien. Instead, plans tend to cover <\/span>Zolpidem<\/span> as a lower-priced alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n