Addiction & Recovery Medications: Comparing Costs and Ways to Save
Medications used in addiction treatment, substance-use recovery, and smoking cessation include both generics and branded products. Some are inexpensive, and many health plans and public programs are required to cover certain treatments at reduced or no cost because of their public-health importance.
On the cost side, comparing pharmacy prices, checking generic availability, and confirming what your coverage or a public program includes are the main steps. Manufacturer programs may help with branded products. Each medication below links to a page with current pricing.
Addiction & Recovery medications (9)
Each medication links to its own page with live cash and discount prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, location, quantity, and eligibility.
- SuboxoneSave 100%
Buprenorphine/Naloxone · 2/0.5 mg
Live prices on detail page
- NarcanSave 100%
Naloxone Nasal · 4mg
Live prices on detail page
- NarcanSave 100%
Naloxone · 40 mg/mL
Live prices on detail page
- OpveeSave 100%
Nalmefene · 2.7mg
Live prices on detail page
- Antabuse
Disulfiram · 250 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Campral
Acamprosate · 333 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Nicoderm CQ
Nicotine · 21 mg/24 hr
Live prices on detail page
- ReVia
Naltrexone · 50 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Subutex
Buprenorphine · 8 mg
Live prices on detail page
Frequently asked questions
Are some recovery or cessation medications covered at no cost?
Many health plans cover certain smoking-cessation and substance-use treatments with little or no cost-sharing, and public programs may too. Coverage rules vary — check your plan and local programs. This page helps you compare cash prices where cost-sharing applies.
Why do prices for the same medication vary so much between pharmacies?
Cash prices are set by each pharmacy, not by a single national list, so the same drug and quantity can cost very different amounts across the street from each other. Discount-card prices, manufacturer arrangements, and a pharmacy's own contracts all move the final number. Comparing a few pharmacies before you fill is the simplest way to avoid overpaying.
Could a generic version lower my cost?
When an FDA-approved generic exists, it usually costs far less than the brand while containing the same active ingredient. Whether a generic is appropriate for you is a clinical decision — ask your doctor or pharmacist. This page is about cost comparison only, not which medication you should take.
Related savings guides
- Generic vs Brand-Name Medications: Cost Differences Explained
How generic and brand-name medications differ in cost and FDA approval, with data on typical savings and what to ask your pharmacist.
- How to Save on Prescriptions Without Insurance
Options for lowering prescription costs when you're uninsured, including cash prices, discount cards, generics, and patient assistance programs.
- Patient Assistance Programs: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
How manufacturer and nonprofit patient assistance programs work, who typically qualifies by income, and what documents you need to apply.
This page is for cost and savings education only. It is not medical advice and makes no claims about which medication is right for you or how well any drug works. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications and coverage. Prices vary by pharmacy, location, quantity, and eligibility.
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