Lamotrigine is a generic prescription drug that’s used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. Lamotrigine’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use.

The price you pay for lamotrigine can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use. It will also depend on how much you have to pay for an office visit with your doctor to receive lamotrigine.

To find out how much you’ll pay for lamotrigine, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. Or keep reading to learn how much you can save by using an Optum Perks coupon.

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Lamotrigine is a generic drug. A generic contains an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. A generic is considered just as safe and effective as the original drug but tends to cost less.

Lamotrigine is available as the brand-name drug Lamictal in the following forms:

  • Lamictal (oral tablet)
  • Lamictal CD (chewable tablet for oral suspension)
  • Lamictal ODT (orally disintegrating tablet)
  • Lamictal XR (extended-release oral tablet)

To find out how the costs of lamotrigine and these brand-name medications compare, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If you’ve been prescribed lamotrigine and you’re interested in taking Lamictal instead, talk with your doctor. They may recommend that you take one version instead of the other. You’ll also need to check with your insurance provider, as it may only cover one drug or the other.

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 exclusively for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create 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.

Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about lamotrigine and cost.

What’s the cost of lamotrigine without insurance?

The cost of lamotrigine without insurance depends on several factors. But in general, your cost will be higher without insurance.

Your cost for lamotrigine may depend on factors such as:

  • your treatment plan and dosage
  • the strength of the drug you’re prescribed, such as 100 milligrams (mg) or 200 mg
  • whether you qualify for any savings programs
  • the pharmacy you choose
  • the form of the drug you’re prescribed
  • the supply of medication you receive (such as a 30-day or 90-day supply)

To find out the exact cost of lamotrigine without insurance, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Also, you may want to check with a few pharmacies to compare prices.

You can also visit Optum Perks to get price estimates for lamotrigine when you use coupons from the site. (Optum Perks is a sister site of Healthline.) It’s important to note that Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

Does Medicare cover lamotrigine?

It’s possible. To find out whether your Medicare plan covers the cost of lamotrigine, call your plan provider. There are many different types of Medicare plans, and your cost and coverage depend on your particular plan’s benefits.

Keep in mind that your plan may have prior authorization requirements before it will cover lamotrigine. (See the “Prior authorization” section for more information.)You can also ask your doctor about the cost of lamotrigine if you have Medicare.

If you take lamotrigine 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 lamotrigine if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of lamotrigine. 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 lamotrigine. 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.

If you need help covering the cost of lamotrigine or understanding your insurance, check out these resources:

On these sites, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services.

If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover lamotrigine. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss lamotrigine in regard to your treatment. Then the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If lamotrigine 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 lamotrigine requires prior authorization.

Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.