Skip to main content

Xywav

Limited distribution drug

How to get this medication

Xywav is a specialty medication, which means it's costly and requires more steps than usual in order to get it. We break down the process for you.

Learn more about Xywav

Your GoodRx Guide to Specialty Pharmacy Hubs

Your GoodRx Guide to Specialty Pharmacy Hubs

Emilie White, PharmD
Affordability
What Are Manufacturer Copay Cards?

What Are Manufacturer Copay Cards?

Lauren Chase
Affordability
Xywav Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Xywav Dosages: Your GoodRx Guide

Makaela Premont, PharmD
XywavNarcolepsy
How to Write an Appeal Letter to Your Health Insurance Provider

How to Write an Appeal Letter to Your Health Insurance Provider

Gina Roberts-Grey
Affordability
Does Insurance Cover Biosimilars?

Does Insurance Cover Biosimilars?

Arnesa A. Howell
Affordability
A Guide to Medication Formularies: Understanding Your Prescription Medication Coverage
Video play button

A Guide to Medication Formularies: Understanding Your Prescription Medication Coverage

Maggie Aime, MSN, RN
Affordability
3:47
What Is Prior Authorization? A Look at the Process and Tips For Approval
Video play button

What Is Prior Authorization? A Look at the Process and Tips For Approval

Tori Marsh, MPH. Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS
Affordability
1:27
How a Patient Advocacy Group Helped Me Afford My Medication

How a Patient Advocacy Group Helped Me Afford My Medication

Colleen Oakley
Affordability
What is Step Therapy? How to Get Insurance to Pay for Your ‘Non-Preferred’ Medication

What is Step Therapy? How to Get Insurance to Pay for Your ‘Non-Preferred’ Medication

Alex Evans, PharmD, MBA
Affordability

How to get Xywav

If you've been prescribed Xywav or are considering it, we'll walk you through what you need to know about this specialty medication.

About Xywav

prescription bottle
CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM, AND SODIUM OXYBATES treats sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. It works by decreasing daytime sleepiness, which can help you sleep better at night. It also reduces the number of episodes of sudden muscle weakness (cataplexy).

Ways to save on Xywav

These programs and tips can help make your prescription more affordable
Gold coin

Other Central Nervous System Depressants

Related conditions

Idiopathic Hypersomnia
Narcolepsy

Browse medications

View All
Research prescriptions and over-the-counter medications from A to Z, compare drug prices, and start saving.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ