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- $4.89 per capsule$885.20 for 90 days (180 capsules), shipping included · FDA-approved brand Equetro 200 mg · ships within the U.S.
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Quick answerAs of Nov 12, 2026, brand Equetro 200 mg costs from $885.20 for 90 days (2 a day) at the pharmacies we compared, vs. $783.80 at the U.S. list price ($522.53 per 120 capsules). We found no Equetro offers abroad that met our listing rules. The FDA has rated no generic as equivalent to Equetro.
Name check: Tegretol, Tegretol XR and Carbatrol are other carbamazepine products with their own FDA approvals. Only Equetro capsules are priced here.
Compare Equetro prices from licensed online pharmacies
For comparison U.S. pharmacy list price: $783.81 for 90 days ($4.35 per capsule), brand Equetro 200 mg before insurance. The prices below are from U.S. pharmacies that publish cash prices and from licensed online pharmacies outside the U.S.
| Pharmacy | Medication | Price | Shipping & delivery | Total (90 days) | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest per capsuleLicensed U.S. pharmacy A | Equetro ER 200mg Capsules200 mg · brandU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | $440.10per 90 capsules · 2 packs = $880.20$4.89 per capsule | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $885.20 for 90 days= $885.20 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleLicensed U.S. pharmacy A | Equetro ER 300mg Capsules300 mg · brandU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | $526.50per 90 capsules · 2 packs = $1,053$5.85 per capsule | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $1,058 for 90 days= $1,058 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
No prices match those filters.
Buying from a pharmacy outside the U.S.? Read Is it safe to order Equetro from Canada?
90-day cost = 180 capsules at the usual dose of 2 a day, bought as one order of whole packs with one shipping fee. 90-day cost is worked out from each pharmacy's real order size so different pack sizes compare fairly. Orders are kept within a 3-month supply (92 days); a pack that is larger than that is marked and not used for the lowest price at the top of this page. Prices checked Nov 12, 2026 on each pharmacy's website, in U.S. dollars. Savings compare with the U.S. list price of the same strength (200 mg); rows for other strengths show no saving. The lowest price at the top of this page uses only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Price is the pharmacy's own price for one pack, as shown on its website (converted to U.S. dollars when it prices in Canadian dollars). Delivery is the pharmacy's own estimate for the shipping option shown, not a promise; some pharmacies count from when they receive your prescription or ship the order. Total = the packs needed + shipping. When those packs don't add up to exactly 90 days, the row shows what that order costs and, under it, what it works out to for 90 days; we sort by the 90-day amount so pack sizes compare fairly. Prices change often; confirm at checkout. U.S. rows: the cash price a U.S. pharmacy published on its own website on the date shown, for whole fills, plus its standard shipping; no insurance or discount cards.
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Equetro (carbamazepine) 100, 200 and 300 mg extended-release capsules for bipolar I disorder. The FDA has rated no generic as equivalent to Equetro.
Equetro cost at a glance
- No generic Equetro. The FDA has rated no generic as equivalent to Equetro (FDA Orange Book). Generic carbamazepine extended-release capsules in the same strengths are sold in the U.S., but the FDA rates them as equivalent to Carbatrol, a different brand.
- U.S. list price: brand Equetro lists at $463.46 (100 mg), $522.53 (200 mg) and $586.87 (300 mg) for a bottle of 120 capsules. At 2 capsules of 200 mg a day, one bottle lasts 60 days, so 30 days is $261.27 and 90 days is $783.80 (the maker's wholesale price before discounts; Texas DSHS).
- How we count: 2 capsules a day, because the label's starting dose for bipolar disorder is 200 mg twice a day. The dose can be raised by 200 mg a day at a time, so your count or strength may be higher.
- From online pharmacies abroad: we found no Equetro offers that met our listing rules in our latest check. At a U.S. pharmacy we compared, 90 days of brand Equetro 200 mg cost $885.20 (checked Nov 12, 2026).
- With Medicare: your cost depends on your Part D plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 (Medicare.gov).
How much does Equetro cost in the U.S.?
| If you have | What Equetro costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance (list price) | $522.53 for 120 capsules of brand Equetro 200 mg ($261.27 for 30 days at 2 a day). 100 mg: $463.46 per 120; 300 mg: $586.87 per 120. Pharmacies may charge more. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| Private or employer insurance | Your copay depends on your plan's drug list. Ask your plan whether it covers Equetro and what tier it's on. | FDA Orange Book |
| Medicare Part D | Your cost depends on your plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100. | Medicare.gov |
| Medicaid | Your state Medicaid program sets any copay. Ask your pharmacist or state Medicaid office. | Medicaid.gov |
Brand Equetro 200 mg lists at $522.53 for a bottle of 120 capsules in the Texas 2026 drug price filing (Texas DSHS). At 2 capsules a day, that bottle lasts 60 days, or $261.27 for 30 days. There is no FDA-rated generic for Equetro. These are list prices (the maker's wholesale price before discounts); what a pharmacy charges can differ.
Equetro cost with Medicare in 2026
In 2026, Part D plans can charge a deductible of up to $615, and once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100, you pay nothing more for covered drugs for the rest of the year. What you pay for Equetro depends on your plan's drug list.
| Medicare Part D | What Equetro costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part D deductible | No Medicare drug plan may have a deductible above $615 in 2026. Some plans have none. | Medicare.gov |
| Yearly out-of-pocket cap | Once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100 in 2026, you pay nothing more for covered drugs that year. | Medicare.gov |
Equetro coupons and savings programs
We show the programs that usually fit, cheapest first where we know the price. Private insurance means a plan through work or one you buy yourself. Programs set their own rules, so check the terms before you count on one. We don't save this choice.
eDrugSearch does not offer its own Equetro coupons. eDrugSearch has no coupons of its own. If you have Medicare, these programs can help:
- Medicare Extra Help: if you have Medicare and limited income, Extra Help lowers what you pay for prescriptions. (Social Security)
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: a free Medicare option that spreads your drug costs into monthly payments across the year. It doesn't lower the total, but it can make costs easier to manage. (Medicare.gov)
Is there a generic Equetro?
No. The FDA has rated no generic as equivalent to Equetro. Generic carbamazepine extended-release capsules (100, 200 and 300 mg) are sold in the U.S., but the FDA rates them as equivalent to Carbatrol, a different brand, not to Equetro.
| Strength | U.S. generic | Makers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg | No | — | |
| 200 mg | No | — | |
| 300 mg | No | — |
Outside the U.S.: Online pharmacies abroad may sell carbamazepine made for other markets. Those packs are not FDA-approved, and the price table labels them that way.
Source: FDA Orange Book: carbamazepine extended-release capsules. As of Nov 12, 2026.
Compare Equetro with similar drugs
Other medicines for bipolar disorder or seizures with price pages here, including Tegretol (carbamazepine tablets). Prices are for each drug's lowest-priced strength.
| Drug | Type | Lowest price we found | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tegretolcarbamazepine | Anticonvulsant (seizure medicine) | $40.89 for 90 days | See prices |
| Lithobidlithium carbonate ER | Mood stabilizer (lithium) | Checking prices | See prices |
| Depakotedivalproex | Anti-seizure medicine and mood stabilizer (valproate) | From $0.45 per tablet | See prices |
| Lamictallamotrigine | Anti-seizure medicine (also used for bipolar I disorder) | From $0.20 per tablet | See prices |
| Seroquelquetiapine | Antipsychotic (atypical antipsychotic) | From $0.11 per tablet | See prices |
| Latudalurasidone | Atypical antipsychotic | $36.68 for 90 days | See prices |
Lowest price from licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S., any strength: 90-day prices include shipping; prices per unit are before shipping. Only your doctor can decide whether another drug is right for you.
What is Equetro used for?
Equetro (carbamazepine) is a mood stabilizer and anti-seizure medicine. According to its FDA label (DailyMed), it is used to treat:
- Acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder.
- Pain from trigeminal neuralgia (a nerve pain in the face).
- Certain kinds of seizures: partial seizures with complex symptoms, generalized tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures and mixed seizure patterns. It is not for absence (petit mal) seizures.
For bipolar disorder, the label's starting dose is 200 mg twice a day, raised by 200 mg a day as needed; doses above 1,600 mg a day weren't studied. Capsules are swallowed whole or opened and sprinkled on food, but not crushed or chewed. Boxed warning: serious, sometimes fatal skin reactions (people with Asian ancestry may need a gene test, HLA-B*1502, first) and rare but serious blood disorders. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is it safe to order Equetro from Canada?
Many Americans do, but U.S. law and customs rules apply, and for Equetro, check your U.S. insurance coverage before you order. Federal law generally doesn't allow individuals to import prescription drugs, though under its personal importation policy the FDA has long used enforcement discretion for some personal-use shipments, generally no more than a three-month supply (FDA). Congress has said enforcement against individuals should focus on imports that pose a significant threat to public health (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act section 804(j)(1), 21 U.S.C. 384(j)(1)). You need a prescription from your doctor. New U.S. Customs rules for mailed orders start January 20, 2027. Health Canada's drug database has no Equetro listing (Health Canada, checked 2026-11-12), so we don't expect Canadian packs.
Read our guide to buying prescription drugs from Canada and what the 2027 customs rules mean. Compare licensed Canadian pharmacies.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Equetro cost without insurance?
Brand Equetro 200 mg lists at $522.53 for 120 capsules, a 60-day supply at 2 a day, or $783.80 for 90 days. At the pharmacies we compared, 90 days of brand Equetro 200 mg cost from $885.20 in our latest check (Nov 12, 2026); we found no Equetro offers abroad.
Is there a generic Equetro?
No. The FDA has rated no generic as equivalent to Equetro. Generic carbamazepine extended-release capsules are sold in the U.S., but they're rated as equivalent to Carbatrol, a different brand. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist about your options.
Is Equetro the same as Tegretol or Carbatrol?
All three contain carbamazepine, but they're separate products. Tegretol comes as regular and extended-release tablets, and Carbatrol as extended-release capsules. Equetro is the only one whose label includes bipolar disorder.
How much does Equetro cost with Medicare?
It depends on your Part D plan's drug list. In 2026, Part D deductibles are capped at $615 and out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 a year. People with limited income can apply for Extra Help.
How many Equetro capsules do you take a day?
For bipolar disorder, the label's starting dose is 200 mg twice a day, which is 2 capsules of 200 mg. The dose may be raised by 200 mg a day, so many people take more. This page counts 2 a day.
Sources
- EQUETRO U.S. prescribing information (DailyMed) (Validus label, version 10, effective 2025-08-19: bipolar I acute manic/mixed episodes, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy; bipolar start 200 mg twice daily, +200 mg/day, >1,600 mg/day not studied; boxed warning serious skin reactions (HLA-B*1502) and aplastic anemia/agranulocytosis; bottles of 120)
- Drugs@FDA: Equetro (NDA 021710) (approved December 10, 2004; Validus; prescription)
- FDA Orange Book: carbamazepine extended-release capsules (Equetro 100/200/300 mg: no TE code. ANI (ANDA 076697), Apotex (078986), Teva (078592) ER capsules rated AB to Carbatrol (NDA 020712); October 2026 data files)
- Texas DSHS: 2026 annual WAC report (EQUETRO x120: 100 mg 30698-0419-12 $463.46; 200 mg 30698-0421-12 $522.53; 300 mg 30698-0423-12 $586.87)
- FDA NDC Directory: Equetro (30698-419/421/423, 120 capsules per bottle, marketing start December 10, 2004)
- Health Canada Drug Product Database (no Equetro listing; checked 2026-11-12)
- Medicaid.gov: cost sharing
- Social Security: Medicare Extra Help
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
- Medicare.gov: Part D drug costs (deductible up to $615 and $2,100 out-of-pocket threshold in 2026)
- FDA: personal importation
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