See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Phentermine
What’s the average retail cost of phentermine?
Phentermine is an older weight-loss medicine and is widely available as a generic, so the “average” price depends mostly on the pharmacy, the strength (mg), the pill count (how many tablets/capsules), and whether you’re paying cash or using insurance. Prices also differ by formulation (for example, immediate-release versus other branded/generic equivalents).
How much does phentermine typically cost per month?
A common way shoppers compare prices is by monthly supply (often 30 capsules/tablets). Even without knowing the exact dose and package size, cash prices for generic phentermine commonly end up in the low tens of dollars per month at lower-cost pharmacies, but can be significantly higher at others—especially if a brand product or a non-generic package is priced differently.
What affects the price the most?
The biggest drivers are:
- Dose and strength (mg): different strengths can have different pharmacy pricing
- Quantity dispensed (30 vs 90): larger quantities sometimes reduce per-pill cost
- Cash vs insurance: copays can be much lower than cash rates
- Pharmacy location and pricing programs: same generic can vary widely between chains and independents
Can coupons or discount cards change the cost a lot?
Yes. Many people lower their out-of-pocket cost with manufacturer offers (if any), pharmacy discount programs, or third-party discount cards. The exact savings depend on the specific product and pharmacy.
If you want, I can estimate a tighter “average” for your situation
Reply with:
1) the exact phentermine strength (e.g., 15 mg, 30 mg, 37.5 mg),
2) how many tablets/capsules you’re getting (usually 30), and
3) your pharmacy (or ZIP code) and whether you have insurance (yes/no).
Then I can help you pin down a more realistic expected price range.
Sources
No reliable, specific “average cost” figures for phentermine pricing were provided in the available information, so I didn’t cite a number.