{"id":633185,"date":"2025-08-13T20:07:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T00:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=633185"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:00:04","slug":"lunesta-generic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/lunesta-generic\/","title":{"rendered":"Lunesta generic availability, cost, and dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have <\/span>trouble sleeping<\/span>, you are in good company, since about <\/span>60% of U.S. adults<\/span><\/a> don\u2019t get enough sleep. <\/span>Lunesta<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>eszopiclone<\/span>) is a prescription medicine that is approved by the <\/span>Food and Drug Administration<\/span> (<\/span>FDA<\/span>) for the <\/span>treatment of <\/span>insomnia<\/span><\/a> in adults. <\/span>Brand-name<\/span> drugs like <\/span>Lunesta<\/span> can be pricey, but there is a generic for <\/span>Lunesta<\/span> that works just as well and can save you a significant amount of money.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t Lunesta 3 mg (30 Tablets)\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t23666 - Hampton, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Kroger\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$10.94\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\ti<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\"Harris\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t$10.94\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\ti<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tGet free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\tSee Lunesta prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0Lunesta generic availability<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Generic name<\/b><\/td>\nEszopiclone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FDA approval date of generic version<\/b><\/td>\n2014<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is there a generic available for sale in the U.S.?<\/b><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Is there a generic for <\/span>Lunesta<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes, the good news is that there is a generic for <\/span>Lunesta<\/span>, <\/span>eszopiclone<\/span>. <\/span>Brand-name<\/span> Lunesta<\/span>, which is made by the pharmaceutical company Waylis Therapeutics, was <\/span>FDA<\/span>-approved in 2004. The first <\/span>eszopiclone<\/span> generic was <\/span>approved in April 2014<\/span><\/a>. Now, many companies make generic versions of <\/span>eszopiclone<\/span>, which are much more affordable than <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Lunesta<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the differences between generic and brand-name <\/span>Lunesta<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Generic drugs<\/span> may not look exactly the same as their <\/span>brand-name<\/span> counterparts, but they are available in the same <\/span>dosage forms<\/span>, contain the same <\/span>active ingredient<\/span>, and work in the same way. What\u2019s more, generics are much more affordable than their <\/span>brand-name<\/span> counterparts, often costing <\/span>up to 85% less<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Generic<\/span> drugs<\/span> are the same as <\/span>brand-name<\/span> drugs in terms of safety and effectiveness. The <\/span>FDA<\/span> requires manufacturers of <\/span>generic drugs<\/span> to conduct studies to show that their products are <\/span>bioequivalent<\/span><\/a> to the <\/span>brand-name<\/span> drug. This means that the <\/span>generic drug<\/span> results in the same blood levels over the same period of time as the brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Association for Accessible Medicines reports that <\/span>generic drugs<\/span> are very popular. In 2025, <\/span>90% of prescriptions<\/span><\/a> in the U.S. were filled for generic or <\/span>biosimilar drugs<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How much does generic <\/span>Lunesta<\/span> cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Without insurance, a 30-day supply of 3 mg <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Lunesta<\/span> costs about $1,553. Using a free SingleCare discount can bring the price down to $1,449.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To maximize your savings, choose <\/span>generic <\/span>eszopiclone<\/span><\/a> and use a free SingleCare discount. This can decrease the price to as low as $11 per month, making it far more affordable. You can use the SingleCare coupon on your initial prescription and each <\/span>refill<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0 \u00a0Brand vs. generic <\/span>Lunesta<\/span> prices<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Cost details<\/strong><\/td>\nBrand-name<\/b> Lunesta<\/b><\/td>\nLunesta<\/b> generic (<\/b>eszopiclone<\/b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average cost without insurance<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,553 for 30, 3 mg tablets of <\/span>Lunesta<\/span><\/td>\n$336 for 30, 3 mg tablets of generic <\/span>eszopiclone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SingleCare\u2019s lowest price<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,449 for 30, 3 mg tablets of <\/span>Lunesta<\/span><\/td>\n$11 for 30, 3 mg tablets of generic <\/span>eszopiclone<\/span> at Kroger or Harris Teeter<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free coupons<\/strong><\/td>\nLunesta<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nEszopiclone<\/span> coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing in ZIP code 23666 as of Feb. 21, 2026. 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.<\/span><\/i><\/small><\/small><\/p>\n

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

Some insurance plans cover generic eszopiclone, but coverage details and out-of-pocket costs will vary. Brand-name Lunesta may not be covered, or if it is covered, it may have a higher out-of-pocket cost. You can find out more about your insurance coverage of Lunesta and its generic by contacting your plan directly or checking the most recent <\/span>formulary<\/span><\/a> (list of covered drugs and their pricing tiers). If you opt for the brand-name product and you have commercial insurance, you can find a Lunesta Copay Savings Card on the manufacturer’s website.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you get Lunesta covered by insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Generic Lunesta (eszopiclone) is widely available, so your insurance plan may cover the generic version. You can ask your healthcare professional to send your prescription to the pharmacy, and the staff can process the claim and tell you if generic Lunesta is covered and what your cost would be.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If, however, you prefer to fill your prescription with brand-name Lunesta, your healthcare provider may have to note brand-name only (i.e., by indicating \u201cdo not substitute\u201d) on the prescription and may also need to submit a <\/span>prior authorization<\/span> (PA) t<\/span><\/a>o your insurance plan, explaining why you require the brand-name version. Some plans may require you to try the generic first, before paying for the brand. If covered, brand-name Lunesta may have a much higher out-of-pocket cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to switch from <\/span>Lunesta<\/span> to <\/span>eszopiclone<\/span><\/h2>\n

Since <\/span>eszopiclone<\/span> is essentially the same as <\/span>Lunesta<\/span>, the transition from brand to generic should be seamless. Most people can switch to generic and start taking the equivalent dose of <\/span>eszopiclone<\/span> right away, without any tapering or transition period.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you currently take <\/span>brand-name<\/span> Lunesta<\/span> and want to switch to generic, ask your pharmacist to check the prescription your healthcare provider sent in or wrote. If your healthcare provider has indicated \u201csubstitution permissible,\u201d in most cases, you should be able to request the generic on your own. However, if your <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> has indicated \u201cDo not substitute,\u201d or \u201cbrand medically necessary,\u201d your pharmacist will have to check with your provider before making the switch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Always consult your <\/span>healthcare provider<\/span> with any questions or for <\/span>medical advice<\/span> about <\/span>sleep problems<\/span> and treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Generic alternatives to Lunesta\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Generic eszopiclone is the primary generic alternative to Lunesta. It is the same drug but in generic form, and is available in the same dosages. If Lunesta or its generic is not an option, there are other insomnia medications that are available in generic form that you can discuss with your healthcare provider, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n