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Cheapest Ways to Get ADHD Treatment Without Insurance
Diagnosis & Prescriptions
- Done (done.com) or Cerebral - Online ADHD evaluation services, often $200-300 for initial assessment, cheaper than traditional psychiatrists
- Teladoc or MDLive - Telehealth visits can be $75-150, less than in-person specialists
- Community mental health centers - Sliding scale fees based on income, sometimes very low cost
Reducing Medication Costs
- GoodRx (goodrx.com) - Free card/app that can cut generic stimulant costs dramatically (generic Adderall or Ritalin can be $30-60/month)
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs (costplusdrugs.com) - Transparent pricing, some ADHD generics very affordable
- Walmart/Costco pharmacies - Often have lower cash prices on generics
Practical Tips
- Generic versions of medications are significantly cheaper than brand names
- Methylphenidate (generic Ritalin) tends to be cheaper than amphetamines
- 90-day supplies often cost less per dose
Low-Cost Clinic Options
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov) - Income-based sliding scale
- NAMI helpline - Can direct you to local resources
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