Why Trust Recovery Guide The average price for Wellbutrin (also called “poor man’s cocaine” on the street is $2-$2.50 per pill. The mark-up from pharmacy prices can be considerable.
Bupropion HCL (hydrochloride), also known as Wellbutrin, is prescribed by doctors to patients with depression, anxiety, and seasonal affective disorder.
Although Wellbutrin is not considered to be an addictive substance, it is abused and sold illegally throughout the United States.
What Factors Can Affect The Street Price Of Wellbutrin?
Cost of Wellbutrin on the street may vary by region — in some regions, Wellbutrin may be prescribed at higher rates, affecting the street price.
Other factors that affect the price of Wellbutrin may include:
- experience of the buyer
- current supply of prescription medications
- availability
- local laws
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information — Bupropion abuse and overdose
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4162783/ - National Center for Biotechnology Information — Recreational bupropion abuse in a teenager
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1874291/ - National Center for Biotechnology Information — The street value of prescription drugs
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9700324/
