Mental health medications: how to pay less.
SSRIs, antipsychotics, ADHD medications — affordability options.
Antidepressants, antipsychotics, and ADHD medications vary widely in cost. Most older SSRIs are cheap as generics; newer agents can be $300-1500/month.
Why this matters for Black patients
Black adults are less likely to receive mental health treatment, partly due to cost. Cost transparency removes one barrier.
Strategies to pay less
Generic SSRIs / SNRIs
Sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, venlafaxine all available under $10/month with GoodRx.
Manufacturer programs for newer agents
Trintellix, Auvelity, Spravato, and several atypical antipsychotics have manufacturer copay programs.
Cost Plus Drugs ADHD options
Cost Plus Drugs carries common ADHD medications at substantially lower prices than retail.