What is the Street Price of Xanax (Alprazolam)?

The cost of illegal Xanax on the street

Xanax is one of the most popular forms of anti-anxiety medication in America and is also used to treat panic disorders (such as panic attacks) and other mental health disorders. Depending on the drug’s scarcity and how difficult it is to get a prescription, prices can vary widely by location. Xanax most commonly comes in the form of a 2 mg bar, which can be split into smaller doses.

Most people who buy Xanax from drug dealers (as opposed to obtaining it legally) can expect to pay on average $5 per bar.^[1] This gives Xanax roughly the same street cost as Adderall. A lot of the Xanax that is sold on the street is either made illegally in the U.S. or smuggled from other countries. For example, in May 2024, Philadelphia police seized approximately $30,000 worth of Xanax smuggled in from the Netherlands.^[2]

Xanax street prices by dose

A typical 2 mg bar of Xanax will often cost between $3 and $5, depending on the location. Xanax bars can be broken down into smaller sections with these average costs:

• 0.5 mg - $1
• 1 mg - $2-$3
• 1.5 mg - $3-$4
• 2 mg - $5^[1]

Again, this price varies by location, and some dealers may charge up to $20 per pill.

The cost of fake Xanax

Xanax is a controlled substance, and making fake versions of the drug is a crime. Some illicit drug manufacturers will use various chemicals to make fake Xanax. This is done in order to make the drugs go further by mixing them with cheaper chemicals.

Xanax bars typically come in bars that contain 2 mg of alprazolam, which can be broken into four, 0.5 mg segments. As fake Xanax may not contain exact dosages, dealers can charge more per bar. This means someone buying fake Xanax could pay up to $15 per bar.

Fake Xanax can be extremely dangerous and may lead to accidental overdose.

The cost of prescription Xanax

A typical prescription for Xanax will be for 30 pills or bars (2 mg dose) at around $25 per pot. Someone with a prescription for larger doses may pay a reduced price.

The cost of Xanax addiction

People will often buy Xanax from drug dealers, as they have become dependent on the drug and a regular prescription will not fulfill their cravings. Prescription drug abuse will often lead to addiction, and it can be extremely difficult to give up the drug without help.

Thankfully, there are thousands of rehab centers across the country that can help those suffering from Xanax use disorder. If you or a loved one is suffering from Xanax addiction, contact a treatment provider today to begin the road to recovery.