Brand-name prescription
Tegretol
carbamazepine
Compare your options
| Compare | TegretolBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Tegretol name | Regular genericcarbamazepine |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $197per 450 mL bottle | Not sold | Lowest$41.65per 450 mL bottle |
| Same as Tegretol? | 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 | Tegretol | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 100 mg/5 mL suspensionper 450 mL bottle | $197 | $41.65 |
| 200 mg tabletper tablet | $3.04 | $0.12 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Tegretol, 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 Tegretol.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Tegretol’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.