Abilify can cost over $1,000/month without insurance. Learn how to save with generic Aripiprazole, discount cards, coupons, and patient assistance programs.
Abilify (Aripiprazole) is one of the most commonly prescribed psychiatric medications in the United States, but the cost can be a shock — especially if you're paying out of pocket. Brand-name Abilify can run $800 to $1,200 per month for a 30-day supply of tablets. Even with insurance, copays can add up.
The good news? Generic Aripiprazole is available, and there are several ways to bring your cost down to as little as $10 to $15 per month. This guide walks you through every option.
Here's a breakdown of typical cash prices (without insurance or discount cards) in 2026:
These are the sticker prices. Nobody should pay these if they don't have to. Below are the strategies to reduce your cost significantly.
If you're still taking brand-name Abilify, the single biggest savings move is switching to generic Aripiprazole. The patent on Abilify expired in 2015, and multiple manufacturers now produce generic versions.
Generic Aripiprazole is:
Ask your doctor to prescribe generic Aripiprazole (or simply allow generic substitution on your prescription). Most pharmacies will automatically dispense the generic unless the prescription specifies "brand only."
Prescription discount cards can reduce the price of generic Aripiprazole by 50–80% compared to the retail cash price. These cards are free to use, don't require insurance, and are accepted at most major pharmacies.
Here are the top options and approximate prices for a 30-day supply of generic Aripiprazole:
Additional discount card options include Optum Perks, BuzzRx, America's Pharmacy, and CareCard. Prices vary by pharmacy location, so it's worth comparing a few.
Pro tip: Always compare your discount card price against your insurance copay. In some cases, the discount card price may actually be lower than your insurance copay — especially for inexpensive generics like Aripiprazole.
Mail-order pharmacies can offer additional savings, especially for 90-day supplies:
A 90-day supply at a lower per-unit cost means fewer trips to the pharmacy and better value overall.
If you're uninsured or have very low income, you may qualify for free or deeply discounted medication through patient assistance programs (PAPs).
The manufacturer of Abilify offers a patient assistance program that provides free brand-name Abilify to eligible patients who:
Applications are typically submitted through your prescriber's office. Visit the Otsuka website or call their patient assistance line for details.
NeedyMeds.org maintains a comprehensive database of patient assistance programs, discount drug cards, and other resources. Search for "Aripiprazole" to find all available programs.
RxAssist.org is another database of patient assistance programs that can help you find free or low-cost Aripiprazole.
RxHope.com connects patients to manufacturer-sponsored assistance programs and can help with the application process.
If you need to stay on brand-name Abilify (for example, if your doctor has specified "Dispense as Written"), Otsuka offers a savings card for commercially insured patients. This can reduce your copay significantly — sometimes to as low as $5–$15 per fill.
Note: Manufacturer copay cards typically do not work with government insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare). If you have government insurance, you'll need to rely on other strategies like patient assistance programs.
For Abilify Maintena and Abilify Asimtufii, Otsuka also offers copay assistance for commercially insured patients receiving the long-acting injections.
In some cases, a higher-strength tablet costs the same as a lower-strength one. For example, if 10 mg and 20 mg tablets are the same price, your doctor might prescribe 20 mg tablets and have you split them in half. Important: Only do this if your doctor approves it and the tablets are scored for splitting. Do not split orally disintegrating tablets or sublingual film.
Walmart and some other pharmacies maintain lists of generic medications available for $4 (30-day supply) or $10 (90-day supply). While Aripiprazole may not always appear on these lists due to its cost, it's worth checking.
If you have insurance:
Some states offer their own drug assistance programs for residents who meet income requirements. These can supplement or replace federal programs like Medicare Part D's Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy).
Nobody should go without Aripiprazole because of cost. Between generic availability, discount cards, patient assistance programs, and insurance optimization, most patients can bring their monthly cost down to under $50 — and often under $15.
If you're also having trouble finding Abilify at your pharmacy, check our guide: How to find Abilify in stock near you. And for a complete overview of the medication, visit What is Abilify?
Use Medfinder to search for Abilify at pharmacies near you and compare your options.
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