Brand-name prescription
Ambien
zolpidem
Compare your options
| Compare | AmbienBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Ambien name | Regular genericzolpidem |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $22.61per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.03–0.04per tablet |
| Same as Ambien? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Ambien | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg tabletper tablet | $22.61 | $0.04 |
| 5 mg tabletper tablet | – | $0.03 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Ambien, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Ambien.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Ambien’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.