How much does Contrave cost per month?

Brand Contrave runs about $100 to $400 a month. The range is wide because pharmacy cash prices vary considerably, so it is worth asking more than one pharmacy.

Is there a generic Contrave?

A generic naltrexone/bupropion ER is available in some markets but not everywhere. Ask your pharmacy whether one is available where you are.

Will my insurance cover Contrave?

That depends on your plan. Coverage for weight loss medicines varies widely and many plans require prior authorisation. Ask your insurer whether naltrexone/bupropion is on the formulary and at what tier.

Is Contrave cheaper than the injectable drugs?

Yes, considerably. Contrave runs about $100 to $400 a month against roughly $1,000 to $1,349 for a branded injectable GLP-1 like Saxenda. It is more expensive than the generic oral combination options, which run about $30 to $80.

Does the dose change the price?

The published range covers the drug as dispensed rather than breaking down by dose. Ask your pharmacy for the price of the specific pack you have been prescribed.

Contrave cost and savings

What you'll actually pay

Brand Contrave

~$100–$400/mo

Pharmacy retail range

Where a generic is available

Ask your pharmacy

Available in some markets, not all

If your plan covers it

Varies by plan

Depends on your formulary and any prior authorisation

The $100 to $400 spread is wide because pharmacy cash prices for this drug vary a lot. Ringing round is worth more here than it is for most medications.

Where Contrave sits

$0/mo$1,400/mo

Generic oral options $30–$80Branded oral options $100–$400Branded injectable GLP-1s $1,000–$1,086

Detailed pricing

Brand, generic and insurance

Brand, generic and insurance
Option	Cost/Month	Notes
Brand Contrave	~$100–$400/mo	Pharmacy retail range
Generic naltrexone/bupropion ER	Ask your pharmacy	Available in some markets, not all
With insurance	Varies by plan	Check the formulary tier and whether prior authorisation is required

List prices from the manufacturer and pharmacy pricing recorded in the site's cost data, last checked September 2026. Because the cash price range is wide, ask more than one pharmacy before you fill.

Insurance coverage reality

Coverage for weight loss medicines varies from plan to plan and many plans require prior authorisation. Contrave sits in an awkward middle: cheap enough that a cash price is realistic for some people, expensive enough that coverage still matters. Ask your insurer whether naltrexone/bupropion is on the formulary and at what tier, then compare that copay against the pharmacy cash price.

How to get the lowest cost

Ring several pharmacies

Contrave's published range runs from about $100 to $400 a month. That spread is mostly pharmacy-to-pharmacy variation, so calling round genuinely pays here.

Ask whether a generic is available

A generic naltrexone/bupropion ER exists in some markets. Ask your pharmacy whether one is available where you are.

Compare cash price to your copay

At the lower end of the range, the cash price may beat an insurance copay. Ask the pharmacy for both numbers.

Check the formulary first

Ask your insurer whether naltrexone/bupropion is listed, at what tier, and whether prior authorisation is needed.

Common questions

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Medical disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment. Prices shown are United States self-pay or list prices and vary by insurance and country.