How Much Does Ativan (Lorazepam) Cost On The Street?

In general, the cost of Ativan (lorazepam) on the street is somewhere between $1 and $4 per pill in 2025, although this price can fluctuate. Lorazepam is a relatively inexpensive prescription benzodiazepine that is commonly sold on the street at a steep profit margin for dealers.

As with other prescription drugs, the street price for Ativan will vary depending on regional demand, supply, and quality of anti-drug efforts.

How Much Does Ativan Cost Per Pill?

Prescription Ativan comes in three main dosages: .5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg.

The general street value in these doses can be found below.

Factors That Influence The Cost Of Ativan On The Street

Ativan works faster than some other anxiety medicines but doesn’t last as long. It can be habit-forming and people sometimes abuse it; it’s controlled by law and occasionally sold illegally on the street.

Factors affecting illicit Ativan prices:

• Pill Strength: higher doses (2mg) cost more than lower doses (0.5mg, 1mg)
• Location: big cities often have lower prices than small towns because there’s more supply
• Presence of Other Anxiety Drugs: if Xanax or Klonopin are easier to find, Ativan prices might be different
• Brand Vs Generic: Ativan sometimes costs slightly more than generic lorazepam
• Law Enforcement Presence: when cops crack down on drug dealers, prices usually go up
• Local Demand: areas with more people battling anxiety might have higher prices
• How Long The High Lasts: since Ativan doesn’t work as long as other benzos, some people pay less for it

The illegal Ativan market is smaller than markets for other benzos like Xanax because many people prefer longer-lasting anxiety medicines. However, some people like Ativan because it works quickly and is easier to get from doctors than stronger medications.

Cost Of Ativan On The Street VS Prescription Ativan Cost

Prescription drugs are almost always more expensive on the street than when they are obtained for legal medical purposes. This is the case for Ativan.

Ativan Pharmacy Prices

In the pharmacy, 120 1-mg tablets cost between $13 and $80, depending on insurance and pharmacy discounts. This price is around $.108 per pill (and per mg).

The pharmacy cost for 120 2-mg tablets is as low as $12 and averages $97. The lowest price per pill for a larger dosage of Ativan costs less per pill than the 1 mg variety at exactly $.10 per pill ($.05 per mg)

How Pharmacy Prices Compare To Ativan Street Costs

Compared to the street value of Ativan at around $2 per 1 mg pill, the markup is around 1000%. The cheaper 2 mg Ativan pills, selling at $4 per pill, create a profit of around 3900%.

The Risks Of Buying Ativan On The Street

Despite its reputation as a milder benzodiazepine, purchasing Ativan illegally carries serious risks. Counterfeit pills sold as lorazepam may contain fentanyl or other dangerous substances that are impossible to detect by appearance, and because Ativan is short-acting, users often take it more frequently than intended, accelerating dependence faster than they expect.

Benzodiazepine withdrawal can be life-threatening if stopped suddenly without medical supervision. Anyone regularly purchasing Ativan on the street who wants to stop should seek professional guidance rather than quitting abruptly. Affordable treatment options, including programs that accept Medicaid, are available and can provide a safer path to recovery.

Written by the Addiction Resource Editorial Staff