Brand-name prescription
Paxil
paroxetine
Compare your options
| Compare | PaxilBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Paxil name | Regular genericparoxetine |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | from$10.74–11.50per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.06–0.10per tablet |
| Same as Paxil? | 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.
Paroxetine 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 | Paxil | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg tabletper tablet | – | $0.06 |
| 20 mg tabletper tablet | $10.74 | $0.06 |
| 30 mg tabletper tablet | $10.81 | $0.10 |
| 40 mg tabletper tablet | $11.50 | $0.10 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Paxil, 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 Paxil.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Paxil’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.