How much does gabapentin 800 mg cost (cash price)?
I can’t give an exact “current price” without knowing the country/pharmacy you mean and whether you want a cash price or an insurance copay. Gabapentin 800 mg is widely available as a generic, so prices vary a lot by pharmacy, location, and whether you use coupons or a discount program.
If you share:
- your country (and ZIP/postal code if in the US),
- how many tablets per month (or your prescription quantity),
- whether you want cash price or insurance copay,
I can narrow down the most likely price range.
What affects the price of gabapentin 800 mg?
The main drivers are usually:
- Generic vs. brand: gabapentin is typically generic.
- Tablet count and strength (800 mg specifically).
- Pharmacy pricing and local competition.
- Discount programs (some pharmacies offer lower “cash” rates than the listed price).
- Whether your prescription is filled as 800 mg tablets or as multiple lower strengths.
Where to check the best cash price
For a fast price check, use a prescription pricing/discount database and compare multiple pharmacies. If you want, tell me your location and quantity and I’ll suggest which comparisons to run.
Patent/prescription exclusivity impact
Gabapentin is an older generic drug, so pricing is usually driven more by competition among generics than by patent exclusivity. DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent/exclusivity information for drugs; you can check there for the relevant background for gabapentin generics: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
Quick questions to get you an exact number
1) What country (and ZIP/postal code if US)?
2) How many 800 mg tablets (or what days’ supply) do you need?
Sources:
- https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/