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Auvelity (dextromethorphan/bupropion) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat major depressive disorder. Auvelity’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use.
Auvelity is used in adults to treat major depressive disorder, also called clinical depression. It comes as an oral extended-release tablet, which releases medication slowly over time as it passes through your digestive system. The active ingredients in Auvelity are bupropion and dextromethorphan. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.)
The price you pay for Auvelity can vary. It may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage (if you have it), and the pharmacy you use. To save money on your Auvelity prescription, explore the coupon options below.
To find out how much you’ll pay for Auvelity, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Note: If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover Auvelity. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss Auvelity in regard to your treatment. Then your insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If Auvelity requires prior authorization and you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug.
Be sure to ask your insurance company whether Auvelity requires prior authorization.
Auvelity only comes as a brand-name drug. It’s not currently available in a generic version. A generic contains an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication but tends to cost less.
Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?
Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive.
The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell the drug for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can produce generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.
If you take Auvelity long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:
Look into getting a 90-day supply of your medication: You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Auvelity if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of Auvelity. If you’re interested in getting a 90-day supply of this drug, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication: Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for Auvelity. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug through mail order. If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about Auvelity and cost.
How does the cost of Auvelity compare with Wellbutrin XL?
The cost of Auvelity and Wellbutrin XL may differ. Both Wellbutrin XL and Auvelity come in extended-release tablets and contain bupropion. But Auvelity contains an additional active ingredient, dextromethorphan. The ingredients may affect the cost of the drug.
To find out the difference in cost between Wellbutrin XL and Auvelity, talk with your pharmacist.
Is Auvelity covered by Medicare?
Depending on your Medicare plan, Auvelity may be covered. Call your Medicare plan provider to find out whether it covers Auvelity, or ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Is Auvelity covered by insurance?
It’s possible. If you have insurance, coverage for Auvelity will depend on what insurance plan you have.
To find out whether your insurance plan covers Auvelity, contact your insurance provider. They can also let you know whether you need to get prior authorization for the drug. If Auvelity requires prior authorization and you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug.
Even if you have insurance, you can visit Optum Perks* to get price estimates for Auvelity when you use coupons from the site. It’s important to note that Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.
If you still have questions about the cost of Auvelity, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to give you a better idea of what you’ll pay for this drug. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you’d pay for Auvelity.
Examples of questions you may want to ask your doctor or insurance provider include:
What other lower cost or generic drug could I take instead of Auvelity?
Can I take generic versions of each active ingredient found in Auvelity to reduce my drug cost?
What are my options if I can’t afford my medication?
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