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Have you or one of your children been prescribed Focalin XR medication for ADHD? If you need help paying for it, then try NiceRx. With our help, you may be able to get Focalin XR medication every month for $49 per month.*

NiceRx works directly with your healthcare provider to help you enroll in patient assistance programs for prescription medications. We’ll handle the full enrollment process for you, helping you get easy and affordable access to the medications you need, without any hassle. 

Your monthly Focalin XR cost savings if eligible

If you are eligible for the patient assistance program, you could receive your Focalin XR prescription for a flat fee of just $49 per month. Every month you could save: 

StrengthAvg. monthly price at
a US pharmacy
NiceRx monthly
price
Monthly savings
with NiceRx
20mg 60 capsules$800.00$49.00$751.00
40mg 60 capsules$900.00$49.00$851.00

Am I eligible for the Focalin XR patient assistance program?

To be enrolled in the patient assistance program, you will need to meet the eligibility criteria for Focalin XR assistance. At NiceRx, we review each Focalin XR assistance program application individually, but most programs will consider the following key factors: 

  • I am a permanent, legal resident of the United States or Puerto Rico
  • I am uninsured or my insurance doesn’t cover my medication
  • I meet certain income eligibility requirements

How do I apply for the Focalin XR patient assistance program? 

Our application process is simple, straightforward, and stress-free. Every new application will start with our online enrollment application form. You will need to provide full details of any medications you’re currently taking alongside Focalin XR, as well as details about your healthcare provider, your insurance plan, and your household income. This information is required by the pharmaceutical manufacturers who ship your medication, meaning it must be accurate and complete. 

Once NiceRx determines that you may be eligible for Focalin XR assistance, we will handle the full patient assistance program enrollment process for you, by working alongside your healthcare provider. When you’re enrolled in the Focalin XR patient assistance program, we’ll also request your Focalin XR medication refills on your behalf for up to one year.

Is NiceRx a Focalin XR coupons provider?

No, NiceRx is not a Focalin XR coupons provider, or a Focalin XR copay card provider. NiceRx is a service provider that helps eligible individuals access the Focalin XR patient assistance program. This means that we don’t offer printable Focalin XR manufacturer coupons, Focalin XR discounts, rebates, Focalin XR savings cards, trial offers, or free Focalin XR samples.

Can NiceRx help me get Focalin XR if I have insurance? 

We may be able to assist in a variety of situations. You can apply online through NiceRx even if your insurance company won’t pay for your Focalin XR medication, or you have a high copay or coinsurance responsibility. We may even be able to assist if you have insurance that doesn’t cover Focalin XR. 

How much is Focalin XR with insurance?

The cost of Focalin XR with insurance will depend on the terms of your healthcare plan. Speak to your insurance provider or pharmacist to calculate your copay with your current insurance.

How much does Focalin XR cost without insurance?

Focalin XR prices without insurance will vary depending on the amount and the dose you buy, and where you buy the medication from. As a guide, a pack of 30, 20 mg Focalin XR tablets will cost around $480. With NiceRx you’ll always pay a flat monthly fee of $49.

What is Focalin XR?

Focalin XR is a medication prescribed to adults and children six years and older to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a condition that causes your brain to develop differently during your childhood and adolescence. These differences can affect your brain activity and cause problems with paying attention and impulse control, give you excess energy, and create difficulties with controlling your emotions.

ADHD can’t be cured, but it can be managed with treatments that reduce symptoms. You take Focalin XR as a tablet you swallow, usually once a day in the morning. If taken regularly, it can increase your attention and reduce impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and other symptoms. You’ll likely see the best results if Focalin XR is included in a holistic treatment program that includes counseling and other therapies alongside medication.

Focalin XR active ingredients

The active ingredient in Focalin XR is called dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride. It’s a central nervous system stimulant that increases activity in certain regions of your brain. It works by increasing the concentration of natural chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters allow your brain cells to communicate with each other and they regulate areas of brain activity.

Dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride increases concentrations of neurotransmitters called dopamine and norepinephrine. They help regulate areas of the brain involved with motivation, reward, memory, attention, amongst others. This has been shown to improve attention and reduced impulsivity and alleviate other symptoms of ADHD.

Focalin XR side effects & Focalin XR drug interactions

The most common side effects caused by Focalin XR include:

  • Headaches
  • A dry mouth
  • Indigestion
  • Reduced appetite
  • A sore or painful throat

In rare instances, Focalin XR can cause more serious side effects, including:

  • Severe allergic reactions to the medication
  • Heart problems, including increased blood pressure, a faster heart rate, strokes, heart attacks, and sudden death
  • New or worsening mental health conditions, including declines in thoughts and behavior, aggressiveness, bipolar disease, depression, and psychosis (seeing, hearing, and believing things that aren’t real)
  • Priapism – prolonged and painful erections that can result in tissue damage
  • Circulation problems in fingers and toes
  • A slowing and stunting of growth in children

When you take Focalin XR alongside other medications, they can interact sometimes changing how Focalin XR and the other medications work and making some side effects more likely. These include:

  • Other ADHD medications
  • A monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) antidepressant
  • Any other antidepressant medications
  • Any blood pressure medications
  • Anesthesia (don’t take Focalin XR on the day you have an operation)

Focalin XR warnings & precautions

Focalin XR isn’t suitable for everyone, and it should not be given to children under six years of age. Don’t take Focalin XR if you:

  • Are allergic to the active ingredient dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride
  • Are allergic to any of the other ingredients in Focalin XR 
  • Are taking a medication called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or have taken one in the last 14 days

Talk to your doctor before taking Focalin XR if you:

  • Are taking any of the medications that could interact with Focalin XR 
  • Have any heart problems
  • Have hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Have any mental health problems, like psychosis, bipolar disease, or depression
  • Have any circulation problems in your fingers or toes
  • Are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding or are planning to breastfeed

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The content on this website is intended for information purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. The information on this website should not be relied upon and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always speak to your doctor regarding the risks and benefits of any treatment.