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Cheapest Ways to Get ADHD Treatment Without Insurance
Diagnosis & Prescriptions
- Done (donefirst.com) or Cerebral - Online ADHD evaluations around $199-299, often cheaper than in-person visits
- Teladoc or MDLive - Telehealth visits can run $75-150 for a consultation
- Community mental health centers - Sliding scale fees based on income, often very low cost
Affordable Medication Options
- GoodRx (goodrx.com) - Free discount card that can cut generic stimulant costs dramatically (generic Adderall or Ritalin can drop to $30-60/month)
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs (costplusdrugs.com) - Transparent low pricing on many generics
- Walmart/Kroger/Costco pharmacies - Often have the lowest cash prices on generics
Specific Medication Costs
- Generic methylphenidate or amphetamine salts are much cheaper than brand names like Adderall XR or Vyvanse
- Vyvanse has a generic now (lisdexamfetamine) that's significantly cheaper
Other Resources
- NAMI helpline can connect you to local low-cost resources
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov) offer income-based sliding scale care
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