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Cheapest Ways to Get ADHD Treatment Without Insurance
Diagnosis & Prescriptions
Low-Cost Telehealth Options:
- Done (~$199 first month) - online ADHD diagnosis and prescriptions
- Cerebral - offers sliding scale pricing
- Ahead - relatively affordable online ADHD care
- Talkiatry - uses sliding scale fees
Community Health Centers:
- HRSA-funded clinics (findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov) - charge based on income, sometimes as low as $20-40 per visit
Reducing Medication Costs
- GoodRx - can reduce generic stimulant costs to $30-60/month
- RxSaver - similar to GoodRx, worth comparing
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs (costplusdrugs.com) - very transparent pricing on generics
- Generic medications like amphetamine salts or methylphenidate are much cheaper than brand names
Other Resources
- NAMI helpline can connect you to local low-cost mental health resources
- University training clinics often offer reduced-cost evaluations
- Medicaid - check if you qualify at healthcare.gov
Realistic Cost Estimate
Many people manage for $50-100/month total using telehealth + GoodRx on generics.
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