Last updated: March 2026
How Much Does Rizatriptan (Maxalt) Cost?
Cost Breakdown by Type
| Type / Procedure | Without Insurance | With Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Rizatriptan 10mg Tablet | $10 – $30 | $3 – $10 |
| Rizatriptan 10mg ODT (dissolving) | $12 – $40 | $5 – $12 |
| Rizatriptan 5mg Tablet | $10 – $25 | $3 – $8 |
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: Tier 1–2 generic — covered on most plans with quantity limits
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 rizatriptan costs $10 to $40 for a pack of 9 tablets without insurance. The dissolving tablet (ODT) form costs slightly more.
Both are effective triptans. Rizatriptan may work slightly faster (within 30 minutes) and the dissolving tablet is convenient when nausea prevents swallowing pills. Efficacy is similar.
Do not combine rizatriptan with other triptans or ergotamine within 24 hours. It can be used alongside NSAIDs. Avoid use with MAO inhibitors and propranolol (requires dose adjustment).