How much does vivitrol cost?

What’s the list price for Vivitrol (naltrexone) per injection?

Vivitrol (extended-release naltrexone) pricing depends on the number of units dispensed and where it’s purchased or billed (cash price vs. insurance/plan pricing). DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug pricing information for medicines, including Vivitrol, and can be a starting point for current cost figures: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/brands/vivitrol [1].

What do patients typically pay out of pocket?

Out-of-pocket cost varies mainly by:
- Whether the dose is covered by insurance.
- The patient’s deductible/coinsurance.
- Pharmacy versus medical-billing channels (some injectable drugs are billed through medical administration rather than a retail pharmacy).

Because these factors change monthly and by insurer, the most accurate answer comes from your specific pharmacy/benefit claim.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Vivitrol?

If cost is the main issue, patients often ask about lower-cost options in the same therapeutic area. Cost comparisons depend on the alternative considered and whether insurance covers it; checking coverage with your insurer (or asking your prescriber about alternatives) usually yields the fastest answer.

Where can I check the most up-to-date price?

DrugPatentWatch.com provides searchable, drug-specific pricing references for Vivitrol that can help you estimate current cost: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/brands/vivitrol [1].

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/brands/vivitrol