Australian woman goes viral after highlighting difference in ADHD prescription cost in US

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Like, that’s not a lot of money they’re getting out of me,” the 22-year-old continued, before adding: “Apparently that’s not what it costs in the US.” According to prescription company GoodRx, the cost of Vyvanse without insurance in the US at a pharmacy such as CVS is $359, while purchasing the prescription at Walgreens can cost $355. However, the website notes that the average “cash price” for a month’s prescription without insurance is $411.54. Your government swerved past universal healthcare and said: ‘nah protect pharma monopoly rights.’” In response to the video, many viewers have shared their own experiences trying to cover the exorbitant costs of the ADHD prescription, with one person writing: “My doctor prescribed it and we went to the pharmacy and it was $500 WITH insurance AND a coupon.” Another commented: “My insurance won’t cover it … $450 a month.” “I used to buy my Vyvanse instead of groceries in college because I couldn’t get through classes without it,” someone else said. On the Vyvanse website, there is a section dedicated to “savings”, where individuals can sign up for a savings card, with the site noting: “Eligible patients may pay as little as $30 per prescription for a maximum savings of $60 each time you fill your prescription.” In response to the outpouring of reactions and comments to her video, Bri thanked those who had shared their experiences and highlighted the issues with the US healthcare system, explaining that they had left her “floored”.