Auvelity cost without insurance (approximate<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n\nSupply<\/b><\/td>\n Retail price without insurance<\/b><\/td>\n With SingleCare coupon<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n60, 45 mg\/105 mg extended-release tablets (30-day supply)<\/td>\n $1,752<\/td>\n $1,173<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nWhy is Auvelity so expensive?<\/h2>\n
Auvelity was approved by the FDA in 2022, so it\u2019s still fairly new to the market. That means it\u2019s protected by patent and exclusivity rights<\/a> restricting other manufacturers from making a generic version.<\/p>\n\u201cWhile Auvelity is \u2026 composed of two drugs that have been available as generics for years, this patented combination is not yet available as a generic,\u201d says Cooper Stone, DO<\/a>, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. \u201cNew drugs that are not yet off patent always come at a premium.\u201d<\/p>\nAuvelity is also the only oral rapid-acting antidepressant on the market, so it doesn\u2019t have to be priced competitively. What\u2019s more, its combination formula makes it particularly effective, with both drugs working together as a team, says Krishna Taneja<\/a>, MD, an integrative psychiatrist practicing in Indiana.<\/p>\nPer Dr. Taneja:<\/p>\n
\n- Dextromethorphan is the main active ingredient in Auvelity, relieving depression relatively quickly by increasing the amount of a neurotransmitter called glutamate in the brain. However, the liver breaks dextromethorphan down too quickly for it to maintain its therapeutic effect.<\/li>\n
- Bupropion acts as a shield, stopping the body’s liver enzymes from destroying the dextromethorphan and allowing it to stay in the bloodstream at therapeutic levels. Meanwhile, bupropion also adds its own independent antidepressant benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This carefully engineered combination results in a fast-acting and effective medication without many of the typical antidepressant side effects like weight gain and sexual dysfunction, says Dr. Taneja. A drug like that, without any competition from generic versions, is going to be priced high.<\/p>\n
How to lower the cost of Auvelity<\/h2>\n
There are a few ways to save money on Auvelity with or without insurance, but the exact methods change based on your coverage. The only option that works regardless of your insurance status is the SingleCare prescription discount coupon.<\/p>\n
Use a SingleCare prescription discount coupon<\/h3>\n
If you use a free SingleCare prescription discount card<\/a>, you may be able to save more than $600 on your prescription. At participating pharmacies, your cash price could drop from $1,752 for a 30-day supply to around $1,173. However, you can\u2019t use a SingleCare coupon and any type of insurance coverage at the same time. You\u2019ll need to choose one or the other. You can compare pharmacy prices for Auvelity here<\/a> to find the lowest cost in your area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSave up to 80% on Auvelity with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
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Why is Auvelity so expensive?<\/h2>\n
Auvelity was approved by the FDA in 2022, so it\u2019s still fairly new to the market. That means it\u2019s protected by patent and exclusivity rights<\/a> restricting other manufacturers from making a generic version.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile Auvelity is \u2026 composed of two drugs that have been available as generics for years, this patented combination is not yet available as a generic,\u201d says Cooper Stone, DO<\/a>, clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. \u201cNew drugs that are not yet off patent always come at a premium.\u201d<\/p>\n Auvelity is also the only oral rapid-acting antidepressant on the market, so it doesn\u2019t have to be priced competitively. What\u2019s more, its combination formula makes it particularly effective, with both drugs working together as a team, says Krishna Taneja<\/a>, MD, an integrative psychiatrist practicing in Indiana.<\/p>\n Per Dr. Taneja:<\/p>\n This carefully engineered combination results in a fast-acting and effective medication without many of the typical antidepressant side effects like weight gain and sexual dysfunction, says Dr. Taneja. A drug like that, without any competition from generic versions, is going to be priced high.<\/p>\n There are a few ways to save money on Auvelity with or without insurance, but the exact methods change based on your coverage. The only option that works regardless of your insurance status is the SingleCare prescription discount coupon.<\/p>\n If you use a free SingleCare prescription discount card<\/a>, you may be able to save more than $600 on your prescription. At participating pharmacies, your cash price could drop from $1,752 for a 30-day supply to around $1,173. However, you can\u2019t use a SingleCare coupon and any type of insurance coverage at the same time. You\u2019ll need to choose one or the other. You can compare pharmacy prices for Auvelity here<\/a> to find the lowest cost in your area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t Save up to 80% on Auvelity with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n
How to lower the cost of Auvelity<\/h2>\n
Use a SingleCare prescription discount coupon<\/h3>\n
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