| Table 1: Cost Comparison of Select Agents for Treatment of Alcohol Dependence | |||||
|
Drug
|
Formulary
Status
|
Strength | Cost (AWP)/Tablet |
Daily Dose | Cost (AWP)/Day |
|
Acamprosate
(Campral®)
|
NF
|
333 mg | $0.71/tablet | 666 mg TID | $4.25 |
|
Naltrexone
(ReVia®)
|
NF
|
50 mg | $6.83/tablet | 50 mg/day | Generic
$4.28 ReVia® $6.83 |
|
Disulfiram
(Antabuse®)
|
F
|
250 mg | $1.40/tablet | 500
mg/day (initial dose) |
Generic $2.80 |
| F=Formulary NF=Non-formulary AWP=Average Wholesale Price TID=Three Times Daily |
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