Diazepam: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for diazepam. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Diazepam 2 Mg Tablet
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Diazepam 2 Mg Tablet. Pharmacies pay about $0.63 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIAZEPAM 2 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.02 per tablet or capsule | $0.63 | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.03 per tablet or capsule | $0.78 | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 10 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.03 per tablet or capsule | $0.82 | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 5 MG/5 ML SOLUTIONGeneric | $0.11 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 25 MG/5 ML ORAL CONCGeneric | $1.08 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 5 MG/ML ORAL CONCGeneric | $1.08 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 10 MG/2 ML VIALGeneric | $3.38 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 50 MG/10 ML VIALGeneric | $3.38 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 20 MG RECTAL GELGeneric | $165.36 per tablet or capsule | $4,960.75 | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 20 MG RECTAL GEL (2PK)Generic | $165.36 per tablet or capsule | $4,960.75 | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 20 MG RECTAL GEL SYRGGeneric | $165.36 per tablet or capsule | $4,960.75 | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 10 MG RECTAL GELGeneric | $212.51 per tablet or capsule | $6,375.28 | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 10 MG RECTAL GEL (2PK)Generic | $212.51 per tablet or capsule | $6,375.28 | 10/21/2026 |
| DIAZEPAM 10 MG RECTAL GEL SYRGGeneric | $212.51 per tablet or capsule | $6,375.28 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diazepam tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. In acute alcohol withdrawal, diazepam tablets may be useful in the symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor, impending or acute delirium tremens and hallucinosis. Diazepam tablets are a useful adjunct for the relief of skeletal muscle spasm due to reflex spasm to local pathology (such as inflammation of the muscles or joints, or secondary to trauma), spasticity caused by upper motor neuron disorders (such as cerebral palsy...
Common side effects (FDA label)
ADVERSE REACTIONS Side effects most commonly reported were drowsiness, fatigue, muscle weakness, and ataxia. The following have also been reported: Central Nervous System: confusion, depression, dysarthria, headache, slurred speech, tremor, vertigo Gastrointestinal System: constipation, nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances Special Senses: blurred vision, diplopia, dizziness Cardiovascular System: hypotension Psychiatric and Paradoxical Reactions: stimulation, restlessness, acute hyperexcited states, anxiety, agitation, aggressiveness, irritability, rage, hallucinations, psychoses, delusions,...
Drug interactions (from the label)
Drug Interactions Opioids The concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids increases the risk of respiratory depression because of actions at different receptor sites in the CNS that control respiration. Benzodiazepines interact at GABA A sites and opioids interact primarily at mu receptors. When benzodiazepines and opioids are combined, the potential for benzodiazepines to significantly worsen opioid-related respiratory depression exists. Limit dosage and duration of concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids, and monitor patients closely for respiratory depression and sedation. Centrally Acting Agents If diazepam tablets are to be combined with other centrally acting agents, careful...
Warnings (from the label)
WARNINGS Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids Concomitant use of benzodiazepiones, including diazepam tablets, and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Because of these risks, reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Observational studies have demonstrated that concomitant use of opioid analgesics and benzodiazepines increases the risk of drug-related mortality compared to use of opioids alone. If a decision is made to prescribe diazepam tablets concomitantly with opioids, prescribe the lowest effective dosages and minimum durations of concomitant use, and follow patients...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2025-10-27. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.