Mirtazapine: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for mirtazapine. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Mirtazapine 15 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 Mirtazapine 15 Mg Tablet. Pharmacies pay about $1.87 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIRTAZAPINE 15 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.06 per tablet or capsule | $1.87 | 10/21/2026 |
| MIRTAZAPINE 30 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.09 per tablet or capsule | $2.69 | 10/21/2026 |
| MIRTAZAPINE 45 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.12 per tablet or capsule | $3.54 | 10/21/2026 |
| MIRTAZAPINE 15 MG ODTGeneric | $0.31 per tablet or capsule | $9.24 | 10/21/2026 |
| MIRTAZAPINE 7.5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.34 per tablet or capsule | $10.28 | 10/21/2026 |
| MIRTAZAPINE 30 MG ODTGeneric | $0.40 per tablet or capsule | $12.08 | 10/21/2026 |
| MIRTAZAPINE 45 MG ODTGeneric | $0.42 per tablet or capsule | $12.71 | 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)
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Mirtazapine tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults [see Clinical Studies (14) ]. Mirtazapine tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. ( 1 )
Common side effects (FDA label)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described in more detail in other sections of the prescribing information: • Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications (4) ] • Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Agranulocytosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Serotonin Syndrome [see Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] • Angle-Closure Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • QT Prolongation and Torsades de Pointes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] • Increased Appetite and Weight Gain [see...
Drug interactions (from the label)
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 5 includes clinically important drug interactions with mirtazapine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Table 5: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with Mirtazapine Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact The concomitant use of serotonergic drugs, including mirtazapine, and MAOIs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Intervention Mirtazapine is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs, including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) , Contraindications (4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Examples selegiline, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, linezolid, methylene blue Other...
Warnings (from the label)
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Agranulocytosis: If sore throat, fever, stomatitis or signs of infection occur, along with a low white blood cell count, treatment with mirtazapine should be discontinued and the patient should be closely monitored. ( 5.2 ) • Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic drugs (e.g., SSRI, SNRI, triptans), but also when taken alone. If it occurs, discontinue mirtazapine and initiate supportive treatment. ( 2.4 , 4 , 5.3 , 7 ) • Angle-Closure Glaucoma: Angle closure glaucoma has occurred in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles treated with antidepressants. ( 5.4 ) • QTc Prolongation: Use mirtazapine with caution in...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2022-08-01. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.