Brand-name prescription
Singulair
montelukast
Compare your options
| Compare | SingulairBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Singulair name | Regular genericmontelukast |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | from$9.21–9.27per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.04–0.08per tablet |
| Same as Singulair? | 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 | Singulair | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 4 mg granuleseach | – | $0.81 |
| 4 mg chewable tabletper tablet | – | $0.08 |
| 5 mg tablet chewper tablet | $9.27 | $0.07 |
| 10 mg tabletper tablet | $9.21 | $0.04 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Singulair, 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 Singulair.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Singulair’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.