Horizant

Written by M. E. Ford, MD, MPH
Medically reviewed by Philip Ngo, PharmD
Updated on July 11, 2024

Cost of Horizant

Like other medications, the cost of Horizant can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

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

To find out how much Horizant 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 the drug costs when you use Optum Perks coupons, see the prices shown above on this page.

Coupons for Horizant

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of Horizant. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Drug prices often vary between pharmacies such as CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, and local pharmacies. Check the Perks coupon list above to find discounts available at pharmacies near you.

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 Horizant’s cost

Here are some common questions and answers about Horizant.

Is there a generic version of Horizant that will cost less?

No. Horizant is a brand-name drug. Its active ingredient is gabapentin enacarbil, and it comes as an extended-release oral tablet. (“Extended release” means the drug is slowly released into your body over a long period of time.) This exact form of gabapentin is not available in a generic version. Brand-name drugs like Horizant are usually more expensive than generic drugs.

Talk with your doctor, insurance provider, or pharmacist about other ways you can save on your cost of Horizant.

Can I be prescribed gabapentin as a low cost substitute for Horizant to treat restless legs syndrome?

Possibly. Doctors consider other factors besides cost when selecting Horizant versus gabapentin to treat restless legs syndrome.

Horizant contains the active ingredient gabapentin enacarbil, and it comes as an extended-release oral tablet. Generic gabapentin is not available in the exact same formulation (a mixture of certain ingredients in a specific dosage form). Because they’re not the same, these drugs differ in how your body processes them and how they work in your body.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Horizant to treat restless legs syndrome. Doctors may prescribe gabapentin off-label for this use. (“Off-label use” is when a drug is prescribed to treat a condition other than its approved uses.)

Talk with your doctor about which medication is best for you to treat restless legs syndrome.

If I have health insurance, can I use a prescription drug coupon to lower my cost for Horizant?

Yes. You can use prescription drug coupons to save money on Horizant and other medications whether or not you have health insurance.

You can use drug coupons on the Optum Perks website or mobile app to get discounts on your prescription drugs. If you have health insurance, remember that you can not use insurance copays or benefits with Optum Perks coupons. You can still use funds from a flexible spending account (FSA) or a health savings account (HSA) to help pay for a prescription drug, even if you’re using a drug coupon.

To learn more, see the “Coupons for Horizant” section and check the coupon list above.

How much will Horizant cost without insurance?

Horizant is a brand-name drug, and brand-name drugs tend to be more expensive. The price you pay for Horizant will likely be higher without insurance. Other factors that can affect your cost include the pharmacy you use, the dosage strength prescribed, and the quantity you purchase (30-day or 90-day supply).

A prescription drug coupon might help lower your cost of Horizant. See the “Coupons for Horizant” section and coupon list above for more details.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about ways to save on your cost for Horizant.

Resources

• Food and Drug Administration. (2024). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
• PDR by ConnectiveRx. (n.d.). https://www.pdr.net/

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