Brand-name prescription
Valium
diazepam
Compare your options
| Compare | ValiumBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Valium name | Regular genericdiazepam |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | Price not listed | Not sold | from$0.02–0.03per tablet |
| Same as Valium? | 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 | Regular generic |
|---|---|
| 10 mg tabletper tablet | $0.03 |
| 2 mg tabletper tablet | $0.02 |
| 5 mg tabletper tablet | $0.03 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Valium, 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 Valium.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Valium’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.