500mg · 60-count · Neurology · Brand: Depakote ER · Generic available
| Pharmacy | Cash Price | Per-30-Day Equiv. |
|---|---|---|
| Costco Cheapest | $30.05 | $30.05 |
| Walmart | $34.02 | $34.02 |
| Kroger | $38.56 | $38.56 |
| Target | $44.23 | $44.23 |
| Rite Aid | $121.92 | $121.92 |
| CVS | $127.59 | $127.59 |
| Walgreens | $136.09 | $136.09 |
The generic form of Divalproex (Divalproex Sodium ER) contains the same active ingredient and is bioequivalent to the brand. Ask your pharmacist to dispense the generic — it works the same way, typically at a fraction of the brand-name cost.
Tip: In most states, pharmacists can substitute a generic unless your prescriber writes "dispense as written" (DAW).
Divalproex (500mg) is sold under the brand name Depakote ER and the generic Divalproex Sodium ER. A standard supply tracked here is 60 units at 500mg.
Pharmacy pricing is not regulated in the United States, so retailers set their own cash prices. Large retailers like Walmart and Costco typically offer lower prices on generics because they use prescriptions as a traffic driver. Chain pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens tend to charge more for the same medication.
Neurology medications often require consistent, uninterrupted dosing, so price-shopping should never come at the cost of a missed refill.
Divalproex belongs to a class of medications called anticonvulsants / mood stabilizers. This specific medication (a form of valproate) is also widely used as a mood stabilizer. Because it's prescribed for more than one type of condition — seizures, certain mood disorders, and migraine prevention — the monitoring your prescriber recommends, including periodic blood tests, may look different depending on which condition it was prescribed for.
Shop around. The cheapest pharmacy tracked here (Costco at $30.05) charges meaningfully less than the most expensive option ($136.09). A quick call can save real money.
Ask for the generic. If your doctor prescribed the brand-name Depakote ER, ask your pharmacist whether a generic is available. In most states, pharmacists can substitute a generic unless the prescriber writes "dispense as written."
Use a discount card. Services like GoodRx, SingleCare, and WellRx can sometimes negotiate prices lower than retail cash. The estimated low price for Divalproex is around $26.14.
Divalproex has been generic for many years, and its generic price is well below the original brand, so a manufacturer copay card generally isn't the relevant savings path — confirming the generic and extended-release status is usually the bigger cost factor.
Coverage depends on your specific plan and formulary. Most medications in this category are covered under standard health insurance, typically in Tier 1 or Tier 2. If your copay is higher than the cash price above, it may be cheaper to pay out of pocket — ask your pharmacist to compare. Prior authorization requirements for divalproex vary by indication — plans are more likely to review it closely when prescribed for migraine prevention than for seizure or mood-disorder management, where it's often considered first-line.
Prices shown are estimated retail cash prices modeled from CMS's public NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) dataset, cross-referenced against typical major-chain retail markups. Actual prices vary by location and change frequently. RxCostCheck does not collect or sell your health data. Learn more →
How much does Divalproex cost without insurance?
Without insurance, Divalproex (500mg) ranges from $30.05 at Costco to $136.09 at Walgreens. With a discount card, the price can be as low as $26.14.
Where is the cheapest place to fill Divalproex?
Costco typically offers the lowest estimated cash price at $30.05 for 60 500mg.
Is there a generic for Divalproex?
Yes — the generic Divalproex Sodium ER is available and bioequivalent to Depakote ER. Ask your pharmacist to dispense the generic to save money.
What if my insurance doesn't cover Divalproex at all?
Ask your prescriber whether a covered therapeutic alternative in the same drug class exists, or ask your pharmacist about a formulary exception or medical-necessity appeal — some plans will cover an otherwise-excluded drug once that documentation is on file. In the meantime, the cash and discount-card pricing shown above is usually the fastest fallback.
Does a 90-day supply of Divalproex cost less than three 30-day fills?
Often, yes — many pharmacies and insurance plans price a 90-day fill at a lower effective per-dose cost than separate 30-day fills, and some mail-order pharmacy benefits are built specifically around 90-day supplies. Ask your pharmacist or insurer whether a 90-day option is available for this medication before assuming the count shown above is your only choice.
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