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Mirtazapine Price Comparison

30mg · 30-count · Mental Health · Brand: Remeron · Generic available

Cheapest Cash Price
$14.36
at Costco · 30mg · 30-count
GoodRx Low Est.
$12.49
with discount card
Cash Price by Pharmacy — 30mg · 30-count
PharmacyCash PricePer-30-Day Equiv.
Costco Cheapest$14.36$14.36
Walmart$16.25$16.25
Kroger$18.42$18.42
Target$21.13$21.13
Rite Aid$58.24$58.24
CVS$60.95$60.95
Walgreens$65.01$65.01

Brand vs. Generic: Remeron vs. Mirtazapine

The generic form of Mirtazapine (Mirtazapine) 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.

Brand: Remeron
Varies
brand pricing not tracked separately
Generic: Mirtazapine
$14.36
cheapest at Costco

Tip: In most states, pharmacists can substitute a generic unless your prescriber writes "dispense as written" (DAW).

About Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine (30mg) is sold under the brand name Remeron and the generic Mirtazapine. A standard supply tracked here is 30 units at 30mg.

Why Do Prices Vary by Pharmacy?

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.

Mental health medications often require ongoing refills, so pharmacy shopping can add up to meaningful savings over months of treatment.

What Type of Medication Is Mirtazapine?

Mirtazapine belongs to a class of medications sometimes described as atypical antidepressants. It works differently from SSRIs and SNRIs, affecting different neurotransmitter receptors, and is notably associated with increased appetite and sedation for many patients — effects some prescribers use intentionally when depression is accompanied by poor sleep or appetite loss. As with any antidepressant, effects build over several weeks and dosing changes should go through your prescriber.

How to Pay Less for Mirtazapine

Shop around. The cheapest pharmacy tracked here (Costco at $14.36) charges meaningfully less than the most expensive option ($65.01). A quick call can save real money.

Ask for the generic. If your doctor prescribed the brand-name Remeron, 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 Mirtazapine is around $12.49.

💡 Tip: Walmart's $4 and $10 generic drug program covers many common generics. Call your local Walmart pharmacy to ask if Mirtazapine is on their list.

Manufacturer Savings Programs

Because Mirtazapine is a generic medication, manufacturer-sponsored copay savings cards — the kind commonly offered for newer, brand-name drugs — generally aren't available for it. Remeron's manufacturer typically doesn't offer a savings card once generic competition exists, though it's worth checking their site directly if your prescriber specifically writes for the brand product. For most patients filling the generic, the discount-card and pharmacy membership options described above are the more realistic way to lower cost.

Does Insurance Cover Mirtazapine?

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. Mirtazapine is an inexpensive, widely covered generic antidepressant and is rarely subject to prior authorization.

About This Price Data

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mirtazapine cost without insurance?

Without insurance, Mirtazapine (30mg) ranges from $14.36 at Costco to $65.01 at Walgreens. With a discount card, the price can be as low as $12.49.

Where is the cheapest place to fill Mirtazapine?

Costco typically offers the lowest estimated cash price at $14.36 for 30 30mg.

Is there a generic for Mirtazapine?

Yes — the generic Mirtazapine is available and bioequivalent to Remeron. Ask your pharmacist to dispense the generic to save money.

What if my insurance doesn't cover Mirtazapine 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 Mirtazapine 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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