Zoloft (Sertraline) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication commonly prescribed to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorders.
This medication is considered to be a safe long-term antidepressant with low addiction potential.
Because the medication is not considered to be an addictive substance and it is commonly prescribed, it may be easy to obtain for off-label abuse throughout the United States.
Learn more about the street price of prescription drugs
What Factors Can Affect The Price Of Zoloft On The Street?
Zoloft street costs are low compared to other illicit medications and may range from $1 to $2 per pill.
The strength of Zoloft pills may affect their price on the streets. Zoloft tablets are available in 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg prescription strength.
The dosage a person buys could affect whether the pill is higher or lower in cost.
Other factors that affect the street price of Zoloft may include:
- experience of the buyer
- where it is being sold
- supply and demand
- availability of Zoloft
- local prescription drug and illicit drug laws
Street Cost Of Zoloft VS. Pharmacy Cost
Generic Zoloft (sertraline) is covered by most health care insurance plans. The pharmacy cost for Zoloft may be low or entirely free, depending on your plan.
The average retail price of the generic version of this medication is around $34 (name brand cost is around $432).
The street costs of Zoloft are higher compared to minimal expenses to an individual who has obtained a prescription for the medication through their physician.
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- National Center for Biotechnology Information — Abuse and misuse of antidepressants
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4140701/ - National Center for Biotechnology Information — Sertraline
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547689/ - National Center for Biotechnology Information — SSRI Antidepressant Medications: Adverse Effects and Tolerability
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC181155/
