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Cheapest Ways to Get ADHD Treatment Without Insurance
Low-Cost Diagnosis & Prescriptions
Telehealth Services (Most Affordable)
- Done or Cerebral - online ADHD assessment and prescriptions, often $200-300 for initial evaluation
- Teladoc or MDLive - general telehealth that can handle ADHD, sometimes $75-150/visit
- Ahead - specifically focused on ADHD treatment
Reducing Medication Costs
- GoodRx - free app/card that can cut generic stimulant costs dramatically (generic Adderall can drop to $30-60/month)
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs (costplusdrugs.com) - often the cheapest source for generic medications
- RxSaver or NeedyMeds - additional coupon options
Community Health Options
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov) - sliding scale fees based on income
- NAMI helpline - can connect you to local low-cost resources
Key Tips
- Generic medications are much cheaper than brand names
- Non-stimulant options like generic Strattera (atomoxetine) or Wellbutrin (bupropion) are often very affordable
- Ask doctors specifically about generic options
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