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Pay $99* or less per month + FREE delivery†

Want to save on your CONTRAVE prescription?
Our CurAccess Patient Support Program can help you access affordable
prescription medication, regardless of insurance coverage.*

There are 2 simple steps to get started:

Step 1

Create an account with our partner pharmacy, Ridgeway Mail Order Pharmacy. There are 2 easy ways to do this—either online or by phone.

Online: Enroll online at 
ridgeway.pharmacy/HomeDelivery

By phone: Call 1-800-630-3214 to speak with a member of the Ridgeway Pharmacy staff. Ridgeway Pharmacy can reach out to your healthcare provider’s office to have your prescription for CONTRAVE transferred.

Step 2

Contact your healthcare provider’s office and ask them to transfer your prescription for CONTRAVE to Ridgeway Pharmacy. Below are the 3 ways they can do this for you:

Electronic Medical Records: Your healthcare provider can select

Ridgeway Mail Order Pharmacy

2824 Hwy 93 North
Victor, MT 59875

as the pharmacy of choice (NCPDP #: 2706488) and submit the prescription.

Transfer by phone: Your healthcare provider’s office can call Ridgeway Mail Order Pharmacy at 1-800-630-3214 and have it transferred to Ridgeway.

Transfer by fax: Your healthcare provider’s office can fax your prescription to Ridgeway Mail Order Pharmacy at 1-406-642-6050.

*The price of CONTRAVE is $99 per month with free shipping through the CurAccess Program. If your insurance covers CONTRAVE, it may cost less. The CurAccess Program is offered by our partner pharmacies. Subject to patient eligibility.

Patients who participate in federal programs such as Medicaid, Medicare Part D, and TRICARE are eligible for the program. To receive benefits from the CurAccess Program, the prescription will be processed with the assumption that the participant is a cash-paying customer. Please see Terms and Conditions at sign-up for eligibility.



†Free delivery through the CurAccess Program is offered by a third-party partner.

 

CONTRAVE Savings Coupon Card Program

Save on the price of CONTRAVE with the Savings Coupon Card at your local pharmacy

If your insurance covers CONTRAVE, the lowest you pay may be $20.‡ If you don’t have insurance or if your insurance doesn’t cover CONTRAVE, you will pay no more than $199.‡

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Terms and Conditions may vary depending upon your insurance and pharmacy. Payment will depend on your pharmacy and your insurance. The CONTRAVE Savings Coupon Card cannot be used if you are currently a Medicaid Beneficiary. Medicare Part D and TRICARE beneficiaries are eligible for the CONTRAVE Savings Coupon Card. However, to receive the CONTRAVE Savings Coupon Card benefits, your prescription will be processed with the assumption that you are a cash-paying customer. For Medicare Part D patients, the cash payments you make for CONTRAVE will not count towards your true out-of-pocket expenses. If Medicare or TRICARE coverage status for CONTRAVE changes in the future, your CONTRAVE Savings benefits may change too. By using the CONTRAVE Savings Coupon Card, you agree to report your use of this offer to any Third Party that reimburses you or pays for any part of the CONTRAVE prescription price. Use of this offer is confirmation that you are permitted under the terms and conditions of the health benefit plan(s) covering your prescriptions, to take advantage of co-pay coverage programs. You additionally agree that you will not submit the cost of any portion of the product dispensed pursuant to this offer to a federal or state healthcare program for purposes of counting it toward your out-of-pocket expenses. The following benefits are based on a 30-day supply of 120 tablets. All other filled quantities will be prorated by tablet for initial out-of-pocket co-pay cost, final copay and max benefit amount. For patients with a initial out-of-pocket co-pay obligation of $123.60 or less for a 30-day prescription, 120 tablets, the offer will cover any amount over $20 up to a maximum benefit of $104.40 For patients with a co-pay obligation of $157.20 or less for a 30-day prescription, 120 pills or fewer, the offer will cover any amount over $50 up to a maximum benefit of $108.00. For patients with a co-pay obligation of $196.80 or less for a 30-day prescription, 120 pills, the offer will cover any amount over $125 up to a maximum benefit of $72.00. For patients with a co-pay obligation of between $199.20 and $390.00 for a 30-day prescription, 120 pills, the offer will cover any amount over $125 to a maximum benefit of $265.20. For patients with a co-pay obligation greater than $391.20 to $644.40 for a 30-day prescription, 120 pills, this offer will cover any patient obligation amount over $199, up to a maximum benefit of $446.40.For those patients with insurance but their insurance does not cover or those without coverage, this offer will cover any patient obligation amount over $199, up to a maximum benefit of $446.40. Any claim exceeding the max benefit will be applied to the final co-pay. Additionally, the CONTRAVE Savings Coupon Card cannot be used if you are purchasing your prescription through the Get CONTRAVE Now® service.

Insurance and CONTRAVE

Based on your insurance, you may be able to access savings on your prescription for CONTRAVE.

Private health insurance

Insurance received through an employer

Medicare insurance

Government-sponsored insurance for individuals who are 65+ years old and certain younger individuals with disabilities

Medicaid insurance

Government-sponsored insurance for individuals with limited income and resources

VA or TRICARE insurance

Insurance for individuals with military service

Government-sponsored health insurance does not always cover weight-management medications. If your government-sponsored health insurance plan does not cover CONTRAVE, you can still save with the CurAccess Patient Support Program.

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CONTRAVE can cause serious side effects including:

Suicidal thoughts or actions: One of the ingredients in CONTRAVE is bupropion. Bupropion has caused some people to have suicidal thoughts or actions or unusual changes in behavior, whether or not they are taking medicines used to treat depression. Bupropion may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in some children, teenagers, and young adults within the first few months of treatment. If you already have depression or other mental illnesses, taking bupropion may cause it to get worse, especially within the first few months of treatment.

While taking CONTRAVE, you or your family members should pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when you start taking CONTRAVE or when your dose changes.

Stop taking CONTRAVE and call a healthcare provider right away if you or your family members notice any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying; attempts to commit suicide; depression; anxiety; feeling agitated or restless; panic attacks; irritability; aggression, anger, or violence; acting on dangerous impulses; an extreme increase in activity and talking; other unusual changes in behavior or mood; trouble sleeping.

CONTRAVE is not approved for use in children under the age of 18.

Do not take CONTRAVE if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure; have or have had seizures; use other medicines that contain bupropion such as WELLBUTRIN, WELLBUTRIN SR, WELLBUTRIN XL, APLENZIN and ZYBAN; have or have had an eating disorder called anorexia or bulimia; are dependent on opioid pain medicines or use medicines to help stop taking opioids, or are in opiate withdrawal; drink a lot of alcohol and abruptly stop drinking, or use medicines called sedatives (these make you sleepy), benzodiazepines, or anti‐seizure medicines and stop using them all of a sudden; are taking or have taken medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) in the past 14 days; or are allergic to any of the ingredients in CONTRAVE.

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you have: depression or other mental illnesses; attempted suicide; seizures; head injury; tumor or infection of brain or spine; low blood sugar or low sodium; liver or kidney problems; high blood pressure; heart attack, heart problems, or stroke; eating disorder; drinking a lot of alcohol; prescription medicine or street drug abuse; are 65 or older; diabetes; pregnant or planning to become pregnant; or breastfeeding.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

CONTRAVE may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Seizures. There is a risk of having a seizure when you take CONTRAVE. The risk of seizure is higher in people who take higher doses of CONTRAVE, have certain medical conditions, or take CONTRAVE with certain other medicines. Do not take any other medicines while you are taking CONTRAVE unless your healthcare provider has said it is okay to take them. If you have a seizure while taking CONTRAVE, stop taking CONTRAVE and call your healthcare provider right away.

  • Risk of opioid overdose. Do not take large amounts of opioids, including opioid-containing medicines, such as heroin or prescription pain pills, to try to overcome the opioid-blocking effects of naltrexone. This can lead to serious injury, coma, or death.

    Get emergency medical help right away if you take opioids and you:

    • have trouble breathing

    • become very drowsy with slowed breathing

    • have slow, shallow breathing

    • feel faint, very dizzy, confused, or have unusual symptoms

  • Sudden opioid withdrawal. People who take CONTRAVE must not use any type of opioid, including street drugs, prescription pain medicines, cough, cold, or diarrhea medicines that contain opioids, or opioid dependence treatments, for at least 7 to 10 days before starting CONTRAVE. Using opioids in the 7 to 10 days before you start taking CONTRAVE may cause you to suddenly have symptoms of opioid withdrawal when you take it. Sudden opioid withdrawal can be severe, and you may need to go to the hospital. Tell your healthcare provider you are taking CONTRAVE before a medical procedure or surgery.

  • Severe allergic reactions. Stop taking CONTRAVE and call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you have any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: rash, itching, hives, fever, swollen lymph glands, painful sores in your mouth or around your eyes, swelling of your lips or tongue, chest pain, or trouble breathing.

  • Increases in blood pressure or heart rate. Some people may get high blood pressure or have a higher heart rate when taking CONTRAVE. Your healthcare provider should check your blood pressure and heart rate before you start taking, and while you take CONTRAVE.

  • Liver damage or hepatitis. Stop taking CONTRAVE and tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following symptoms of liver problems: stomach area pain lasting more than a few days, dark urine, yellowing of the whites of your eyes, or tiredness. Your healthcare provider may need to stop treating you with CONTRAVE if you get signs or symptoms of a serious liver problem.

  • Manic episodes. Bupropion can cause some people who were manic or depressed in the past to become manic or depressed again.

  • Visual problems (angle-closure glaucoma). Signs and symptoms may include: eye pain, changes in vision, swelling or redness in or around the eye. Talk with your healthcare provider to find out if you are at risk for angle‐closure glaucoma and to get treatment to prevent it if you are at risk.

  • Increased risk of low blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus who also take medicines to treat their diabetes (such as insulin or sulfonylureas). You should check your blood sugar before you start taking CONTRAVE and while you take CONTRAVE.

The most common side effects of CONTRAVE include nausea, constipation, headache, vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, dry mouth, and diarrhea. These are not all of the possible side effects of CONTRAVE.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

CONTRAVE is a prescription weight-loss medicine that may help some adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese), or adults with a BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) with at least one weight-related medical problem such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes, lose weight and keep the weight off.

CONTRAVE should be used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

It is not known if CONTRAVE changes your risk of heart problems or stroke or of death due to heart problems or stroke.

It is not known if CONTRAVE is safe and effective when taken with other prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal weight-loss products.

CONTRAVE is not approved to treat depression or other mental illnesses, or to help people quit smoking (smoking cessation).

Please see Full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, for CONTRAVE.

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