How much does Vyvanse cost vs. a Caremark “generic” (lisdexamfetamine)?
The exact out-of-pocket price depends on (1) your dose strength, (2) whether you have insurance coverage and which formulary tier applies, (3) the pharmacy (and whether it’s mail order), (4) your deductible status, and (5) whether a manufacturer or patient coupon program can be used.
Caremark (CVS Caremark) prices are typically tied to the specific plan’s formulary and negotiated rates, so “generic Caremark” isn’t a single fixed price. Same for Vyvanse: the brand price you see can change by strength and pharmacy.
What “generic” to compare matters: Vyvanse vs. lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Vyvanse is a brand name for lisdexamfetamine. Some insurers cover one or more versions of lisdexamfetamine under a “generic” tier, and others may use different tier rules or require prior authorization. If your plan covers lisdexamfetamine at a lower tier than Vyvanse, the generic usually costs less.
How to get the real price your plan will charge
To compare your actual costs side-by-side, check either:
1) Your Caremark plan’s drug lookup tool (enter “Vyvanse” and the generic name “lisdexamfetamine”), or
2) Ask your pharmacy to run both prescriptions under your insurance for the exact dose and quantity.
If you share:
- your Vyvanse strength(s) (e.g., 30 mg, 50 mg, etc.),
- whether your prescription is once daily and the quantity (often 30 days),
- whether you use CVS/Caremark mail order or a local pharmacy,
- and your insurance status (deductible met or not, if you know it),
I can help you figure out what numbers to request and how to interpret the copay/tier differences.
If you’re looking for a published reference price
If you want widely used reference pricing (not your exact insurance copay), DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drug pricing and availability history for brand vs. generic options. You can use it to cross-check general pricing context for Vyvanse and its generic alternatives. [1]
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Sources
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/