Last updated: March 2026
How Much Does Levetiracetam (Keppra) Cost?
Cost Breakdown by Type
| Type / Procedure | Without Insurance | With Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| 500mg Tablets Generic (30-day) | $10 – $30 | $0 – $10 |
| 750-1000mg Tablets Generic (30-day) | $15 – $50 | $0 – $15 |
| Oral Solution 100mg/mL (480mL) | $30 – $80 | $5 – $20 |
| XR 500-750mg (30-day) | $20 – $60 | $5 – $15 |
What Affects the Cost
- Brand-name vs. generic availability
- Insurance formulary tier placement
- Pharmacy choice (retail vs. mail-order vs. Costco)
- Manufacturer savings cards and coupons
- Dosage and quantity prescribed
- Geographic location
Insurance Coverage
Typical coverage: Covered as Tier 1 generic; widely used first-line epilepsy drug
Most insurance plans use a tiered formulary: Tier 1 (generic) $0-$15 copay, Tier 2 (preferred brand) $25-$75, Tier 3 (non-preferred brand) $50-$150, Tier 4 (specialty) $100-$500+. Prior authorization may be required for certain medications. Step therapy may require trying cheaper alternatives first.
How to Save Money
- Always ask for generic when available — saves 50-90%
- Use GoodRx, RxSaver, or similar discount cards
- Costco pharmacy is open to non-members and often has lowest prices
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs offers transparent low pricing
- Manufacturer patient assistance programs provide free medication to qualifying patients
- HSA/FSA funds can cover medication costs tax-free
Related Procedures & Costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Generic levetiracetam is very affordable at $10 to $50/month for most doses. Brand Keppra is much more expensive and rarely necessary.
Levetiracetam treats partial-onset seizures, myoclonic seizures, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children.
Levetiracetam is considered one of the safer anti-seizure medications during pregnancy, but all epilepsy drugs require careful monitoring.