Full price comparison · US & Canada
How Much Does Wakix Cost?
Price comparison
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We don't have a directly comparable per-unit price for Wakix yet — the full breakdown is below.
US · discount card
$17,055.45
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
Canada
$20.62
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 17.8mg
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kroger Pharmacy | $17,055.45Lowest | $17,058.45 | $1,172.09 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $17,055.45Lowest | $17,058.45 | $1,172.09 |
 Walgreens | $17,913.51 | $17,916.51 | $1,172.09 |
 Publix | $18,021.80 | $18,024.80 | $1,172.09 |
 Food Lion | $18,204.61 | $18,204.61 | $1,172.09 |
 Walmart Neighborhood Market | $18,340.43 | $18,343.43 | $1,172.09 |
 Walmart Pharmacy | $18,340.43 | $18,343.43 | $1,172.09 |
 Costco | $18,446.96 | $18,449.96 | $1,172.09 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 20 mg
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com | $20.62 | 90 | $14.95 | $1,856.00Lowest |
 InhalersOnline.com | $21.31 | 90 | $0.00 | $1,917.99 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $22.00 | 30 | $0.00 | $659.99 |
| $22.91 | 90 | $14.95 | $2,062.13 | |
 SPFPharmacy.com | $23.18 | 90 | $9.95 | $2,085.84 |
 OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $23.53 | 90 | $14.95 | $2,117.49 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $23.59 | 30 | $9.95 | $707.70 |
 LifeRxPharmacy.com | $24.14 | 90 | $14.95 | $2,172.85 |
| $24.19 | 60 | $14.95 | $1,451.13 | |
| OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $24.83 | 60 | $14.95 | $1,490.09 |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $25.48 | 60 | $14.95 | $1,529.04 |
Canadian prices are converted to USD at the time of listing and shown before any duties. Shipping and delivery times vary by pharmacy.
Interchangeable forms
Per RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine), these share the same active ingredient and strength as Wakix.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wakix (Wakix) expensive if I don't have insurance?
Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $17,055.45 for Wakix with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.
What do Canadian pharmacies charge for Wakix (Wakix)?
We found Canadian pricing for Wakix starting near $20.62 per tablet in USD terms. That's before any shipping charge, which the table above breaks out separately.
Why is Wakix (Wakix) priced differently in the US and Canada?
Drug pricing is set separately in each country through different negotiation, regulatory, and distribution systems, so the same medication can legitimately carry different price tags on either side of the border. Check the comparison table above for the specific numbers on Wakix.
Does Wakix have a generic equivalent?
Generic and brand-name pricing for Wakix is broken out in the tables above where both exist in our data. Generic versions are typically the lower-cost option, but availability depends on the specific formulation and dosage.
How much can I expect to pay for Wakix if I have insurance?
Your out-of-pocket cost for Wakix with insurance depends on the specifics of your health plan. Your coverage and whether the medication is on your plan's formulary will determine if you pay a fixed copayment or a percentage of the cost (coinsurance). Many Medicare plans currently do not cover this medication. Patients with commercial insurance may be eligible for manufacturer assistance programs to help reduce costs.
Is a generic equivalent available for Wakix?
Currently, there is no generic version of Wakix (pitolisant) available. Wakix is protected by patents and exclusivity rights, which prevent generic competition. A generic version is not expected to enter the market until around 2030, following the expiration of the brand-name patent.
What is Wakix and what does it treat?
Wakix is a brand-name prescription medication containing the active ingredient pitolisant. It is approved to treat narcolepsy, specifically addressing symptoms such as excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness (cataplexy). Unlike stimulant treatments, Wakix works by blocking histamine-3 receptors in the brain, which increases histamine activity to promote wakefulness.