Finding Orilissa Shouldn't Be This Hard

You have a prescription for Orilissa (Elagolix) to manage your endometriosis pain. Your doctor wrote it, your insurance approved it — but now you can't find a pharmacy that actually has it. Sound familiar?

Orilissa is a specialty medication that many pharmacies don't keep in stock. It's made by a single manufacturer (AbbVie), costs between $1,200 and $1,700 per month without insurance, and treats a relatively niche condition. That means most retail pharmacies simply don't carry it. But that doesn't mean you can't find it. Here are three proven strategies to locate Orilissa near you.

Tip 1: Use Medfinder to Search Pharmacy Inventory

Medfinder is a free tool that helps patients find medications that are hard to locate. Instead of calling pharmacy after pharmacy, you can search for Orilissa on Medfinder and see which pharmacies near you have it in stock — in real time.

Here's how it works:

1. Go to medfinder.com
2. Search for "Orilissa"
3. Enter your zip code
4. See a list of pharmacies near you that currently have Orilissa available

This saves you the time and frustration of making dozens of phone calls. It's especially helpful for specialty medications like Orilissa that aren't stocked everywhere.

Tip 2: Try Independent and Specialty Pharmacies

Big chain pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid) often stock based on volume. If they don't dispense Orilissa frequently, they may not carry it at all. Independent pharmacies and specialty pharmacies, on the other hand, are more likely to stock niche and high-cost medications.

Specialty pharmacies focus specifically on complex, expensive, or hard-to-find medications. Many insurance plans require you to use a designated specialty pharmacy for drugs like Orilissa. Ask your insurance company or your doctor's office which specialty pharmacy is in your network.

Some tips for working with specialty pharmacies:

• They may offer home delivery, so you don't even need to pick it up in person.
• They often have pharmacists who specialize in your condition and can answer detailed questions about Orilissa.
• They're experienced with prior authorizations and can help navigate insurance hurdles.

Tip 3: Call During Off-Peak Hours and Ask to Order

If you prefer to use your local pharmacy, don't give up just because they don't have Orilissa on the shelf today. Call them during off-peak hours — typically mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday — when pharmacists have more time to help you.

Ask two questions:

1. "Can you order Orilissa from your wholesaler?" Most pharmacies can order medications they don't regularly stock. It usually takes 1–3 business days.
2. "Is there a nearby location in your chain that has it?" Large chains can often check inventory at other locations and may be able to transfer your prescription.

Being polite and patient goes a long way. Pharmacists want to help — they're just dealing with complex inventory systems and high workloads.

What If You Still Can't Find Orilissa?

If you've tried all three strategies and still can't locate Orilissa, here are a few more options:

• Ask your doctor about alternatives. Medications like Lupron Depot (Leuprolide), Myfembree (Relugolix/Estradiol/Norethindrone), or Norethindrone acetate may be options depending on your specific situation. Read more in our guide to alternatives to Orilissa.
• Contact AbbVie directly. The manufacturer may be able to direct you to a pharmacy that stocks Orilissa. Call 1-800-222-6885.
• Check if your doctor's office can help. OB/GYN offices that frequently prescribe Orilissa often have established relationships with pharmacies that reliably carry it.

Final Thoughts

Finding Orilissa takes a bit more effort than filling a typical prescription, but it's absolutely doable. Start with Medfinder to check real-time availability, explore specialty pharmacies, and don't hesitate to ask your local pharmacy to order it.

If cost is also a concern, don't miss our article on how to save money on Orilissa in 2026. And for a deeper look at why this medication is so difficult to find, check out why Orilissa is so hard to find.