Brand-name prescription
Sinemet
carbidopa and levodopa
Compare your options
| Compare | SinemetBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Sinemet name | Regular genericcarbidopa and levodopa |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $1.42per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.07–0.08per tablet |
| Same as Sinemet? | 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 | Sinemet | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg / 100 mg tabletper tablet | – | $0.07 |
| 25-100 mg tabletper tablet | $1.42 | $0.08 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Sinemet, 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 Sinemet.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Sinemet’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.