Brand-name prescription
Chantix
varenicline
Compare your options
| Compare | ChantixBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Chantix name | Regular genericvarenicline |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $3.41per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.31–0.32per tablet |
| Same as Chantix? | 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 | Chantix | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| starting month boxper kit | $3.41 | $0.40 |
| 0.5 mg tabletper tablet | – | $0.31 |
| 1 mg cont month boxper tablet | $3.41 | $0.32 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Chantix, 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 Chantix.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Chantix’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.