My medication went from $31 to $130.

[u/Space-Useful]

I'm really frustrated right now and I would like to know if anybody has experienced sonthing similar. So I'm on Methylphenidate and I would pick it up from my local walmart for $31 dollars. Starting this month, it randomly shot up to $130. I called my insurance, they said it was somthing up with walmart. Talked to my walmart pharmacist and she said that nothing has changed with walmart in terms of a manufacturing change and no changes to my prescription has been made.

I had to bite the bullet and pay to get the medication (I'm afraid of abruptly stopping it). I plan in calling my insurance again but this is just very upsetting.

[u/TheBitchenRav]

Yeah, that’s incredibly frustrating and sadly, you’re not alone. A lot of people on Methylphenidate or similar meds have reported sudden price hikes lately, even with no changes in insurance or prescription. Sometimes it's due to supply chain issues, shifts in pharmacy contracts, or how your insurance classifies the drug each month.

You might want to check GoodRx or other discount cards in the meantime. Some people have found better prices at different pharmacies, even Costco or local independents. Also, ask your doctor if they can write it a bit differently (like different dose or quantity) to help navigate insurance tiers.

Hope it gets sorted out fas, that price jump is ridiculous.