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Mirtazapine cost and coupons

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Mirtazapine is a generic medication that’s prescribed for depression. The brand-name versions of this drug are Remeron and Remeron SolTab. The cost of mirtazapine with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.
Medically reviewed by Dena Westphalen, PharmD
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Medically reviewed by Dena Westphalen, PharmD on May 5, 2023

Mirtazapine comes in these forms: oral tablets and orally disintegrating tablets.

Read on to learn about mirtazapine and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about mirtazapine, including its uses, refer to this overview article.

Cost of mirtazapine

As with other medications, the cost of mirtazapine can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

  • your insurance plan, if you have coverage
  • the pharmacy you use
  • your dosage

To find out how much mirtazapine costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what you’d pay using savings coupons, read the following section.

Coupons for mirtazapine

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of mirtazapine.

Visit this page to access Optum Perks coupons and get price estimates for mirtazapine when you use the coupons. These coupons can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

Available app for coupons

To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.

Common questions about mirtazapine and cost

Here are some common questions about mirtazapine and their answers.

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Are there cost differences between the different strengths of mirtazapine, such as 15 mg and 7.5 mg?

It’s possible. If you pay for mirtazapine without insurance, a higher dose might cost slightly more. So, a prescription for 7.5-milligram (mg) mirtazapine might cost less than a prescription for 15-mg or 30-mg mirtazapine.

If you pay for mirtazapine with insurance, the drug’s cost should be the same for all its strengths.

Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance company about the cost of different mirtazapine strengths. You should follow the dosage that your doctor prescribes.

Why are costs different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drugs?

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.

Makers of a brand-name drug can sell their drug for up to 20 years. When the patent for a brand-name drug expires, other drugmakers can make and sell generic versions. A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.)

This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active drugs as brand-name medications. So they don’t require the same testing, which can be costly.

If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs, talk with your doctor.

Cost considerations for mirtazapine

Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:

  • Prior authorization. If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of mirtazapine. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for mirtazapine. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin taking it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
  • A 3-month supply. If you’re taking mirtazapine long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.

If you have questions about any of these considerations, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.

If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest online pharmacy options you could use. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.

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Generics vs. brand-names

Mirtazapine is a generic medication. The brand-name versions of this drug are Remeron and Remeron SolTab.

FormGeneric availableBrand availableBrand name
oral tabletRemeron
orally disintegrating tabletRemeron SolTab

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.) Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.

If your doctor has prescribed mirtazapine but you’re interested in taking Remeron, let them know. They may prefer one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.

To learn how the cost of mirtazapine compares with its brand-name versions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company. 

What to ask about mirtazapine

This article provides cost information related to mirtazapine. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. You’ll find a link to coupons for mirtazapine near the beginning of this article.

If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact your insurance company.

Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:

  • Will mirtazapine cost less than the brand-name versions, Remeron and Remeron SolTab, with my insurance?
  • Which pharmacy should I use to find the lowest cost for mirtazapine?
  • If I can’t afford mirtazapine, what are my other medication options to treat depression?
  • Is mirtazapine covered by my Medicare plan?

Disclaimer: Optum Perks 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.

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