Quviviq (daridorexant) is a brand-name prescription medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat insomnia in adults.

For more information about Quviviq’s uses, refer to this article.

Drug details

Here are some details about Quviviq:

  • Drug form: oral tablet
  • Generic version: not available

Read on to learn about Quviviq and cost, as well as how to save money on prescriptions.

As with all medications, the cost of Quviviq can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include:

  • your treatment plan
  • your insurance coverage
  • the pharmacy you use
  • whether Quviviq has a savings program (see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section below)

To find out what the cost of Quviviq will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Note: If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Quviviq. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Quviviq in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered. If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Quviviq requires prior authorization.

Quviviq is available only as a brand-name drug. It doesn’t come in a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication.

Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

WHY ARE COSTS DIFFERENT FOR BRAND-NAME DRUGS VS. GENERIC DRUGS?

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the research needed to test their safety and effectiveness. The manufacturer of a brand-name drug can sell it for up to 20 years. When the brand-name drug’s patent expires, multiple manufacturers can create generic versions. This marketplace competition may lead to lower costs for generics. Also, because generics contain the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t require the same costly testing.

If you take Quviviq long term, you may be able to lower its cost in the following ways.

Getting a 3-month supply

You may be able to get a 90-day supply of Quviviq. If approved by your insurance company, getting a 90-day supply of the drug could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost. If you’re interested in this option, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Using a mail-order pharmacy

Quviviq may be available through a mail-order pharmacy. Using this type of service may help lower the drug’s cost and allow you to receive your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order medications. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug via mail order.

The manufacturer of Quviviq has partnered with a prescription pharmacy service known as vitaCare. You may be able to get Quviviq mailed to you directly from vitaCare, through the Quviviq 360 program.

If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.

If you need financial support to pay for Quviviq, or if you need help understanding your insurance coverage, help is available. For example:

  • A QSavings Card is available for Quviviq. For more information and to find out whether you’re eligible for support, call 866-303-1222 or visit the drug website.
  • Some websites provide details about drug assistance programs, ways to make the most of your insurance coverage, and links to savings cards and other services. Two such websites are:

To learn more about saving money on prescriptions with or without insurance, check out this article.

Now that you’ve learned about cost and Quviviq, you may still have some questions. You can talk with your doctor or pharmacist, who can provide personalized guidance about cost issues related to Quviviq. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you would pay for Quviviq.

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Disclaimer: Medical News Today has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.