How Much Does Valium (Diazepam) Cost On The Street?

When bought illicitly on the street in 2025, Valium typically costs around $2 per mg, although some people get the drug for as low as $0.50 per mg. Many people are prescribed this popular anxiety medication, and it is in high demand for recreational and habitual use.

Valium is one of the most commonly sold prescription medications on the street.

What Is The Street Value Of Valium (Diazepam)?

Diazepam is usually sold in 5 mg and 10 mg forms (both on the street and at pharmacies).

As with other prescription drugs on the street, the price of valium per mg does not always scale up neatly according to an understood price-per-mg rate. Some 10 mg pills can cost more than 5 mg or 2 mg pills, but will be cheaper by weight. Also, localized forces on supply and demand often affect the price of this drug on the street.

Cost Of Street Valium VS. Valium Prescriptions

The street price of Valium is much higher than the prescription cost of diazepam (generic Valium). A 5-mg, 90-tablet prescription can cost between $10 and $30, depending on the availability of discounts and insurance coverage.

Lowest price of Valium:

• Per 5 mg tablet: $.17
• Per 10 mg tablet: $.21

A “good deal” for generic Valium on the street ($.50/mg or $2.50 per pill) equals a markup of around 2777% from the lowest available retail price.

The high potential profit for selling personal prescription benzodiazepines like Valium on the black market is one reason why these addictive drugs are sought after in legitimate medical settings.

Factors That Affect The Cost Of Street Valium

Valium was one of the first popular “benzos” and has been around since the 1960s. Because it can be addictive and people use it to get high, it’s controlled by law and sometimes sold illegally on the street. Many factors influence the street price of this potentially dangerous drug.

Factors affecting illicit Valium prices:

• How strong the pills are: higher doses (10mg) cost more than lower doses (2mg, 5mg)
• What color and shape they are: some people prefer certain colors, like blue or yellow pills
• Brand vs generic: name-brand Valium sometimes costs more than generic diazepam
• How long it lasts: valium works longer than other benzos like Xanax, which some people like and will pay more for
• Where you live: big cities often have lower prices than small towns because there’s more supply
• What other benzos are around: if Xanax or Klonopin are easier to find, Valium prices might be lower
• How easy it is to get from doctors: areas where doctors prescribe less Valium have higher street prices
• Police activity: when cops crack down on drug dealers, prices usually go up
• Local demand: places with more people struggling with anxiety might have higher prices
• Age of users: older people sometimes prefer Valium because they’re familiar with it from years ago

The illegal Valium market is smaller now than it used to be because newer benzos like Xanax have become more popular. However, some people still prefer Valium because it lasts longer and feels different than other anxiety medicines. Street prices are usually lower than stronger benzos, but people still pay significant money for them, especially those who are addicted and trying to avoid dangerous withdrawal symptoms.

The Dangers Of Buying Valium On The Street

Purchasing Valium illegally carries serious risks beyond just legal consequences. Counterfeit pills sold as Valium may contain unknown substances or inconsistent doses, and some have been found to contain fentanyl, turning a familiar-seeming pill into a potentially fatal one. There is no way to verify what is actually in a street pill without drug testing.

Buying Valium illegally also accelerates dependence without any medical oversight. Benzodiazepine withdrawal is among the most dangerous of any drug, capable of causing life-threatening seizures if stopped suddenly. If purchasing street Valium has become a regular habit, affordable treatment options are available that can provide a much safer path to recovery.

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Written by the Addiction Resource Editorial Staff