Brand-name prescription
Maxalt
rizatriptan benzoate
Compare your options
| Compare | MaxaltBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Maxalt name | Regular genericrizatriptan benzoate |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $44.48per tablet | Not sold | Lowest$0.34per tablet |
| Same as Maxalt? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by nameAlso sold by online clinics |
| 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.
Rizatriptan benzoate from online clinics
Online clinics can prescribe it after an online visit, if it’s right for you, and mail it to you. Most don’t take insurance.
Prices and fees are from each clinic’s site, checked September 25, 2026. Check there for the full cost. If you already have a prescription, any pharmacy can fill the generic.
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 | Maxalt | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg tabletper tablet | $44.48 | $0.34 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Maxalt, 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 Maxalt.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Maxalt’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.