Spravato for OCD
When Spravato is used for obsessive-compulsive disorder, what the label and insurers allow, what to expect, and what it costs.
Updated · Checked by the Covered Mind editorial team against cited sources
Key facts
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- Approval: not approved or covered for OCD
- Coverage: Covered only under depression criteria.
| Fact | Value |
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| Last checked | |
| Sources listed | 1 |
| Reading time | About 1 minute |
| Approval | not approved or covered for OCD |
| Coverage | Covered only under depression criteria. |
Is Spravato approved for OCD?
Spravato (esketamine) is not approved or covered for OCD. First-line OCD treatment is exposure and response prevention therapy with an SSRI at high dose; TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is FDA cleared for OCD and is the interventional option with the clearest role.
See the coverage hub, the Spravato hub, and the coverage checker.
Where esketamine fits
People with OCD frequently have major depression. When that depression is treatment resistant, Spravato can be authorized for the depression, and mood improvement sometimes makes OCD therapy more workable. There is no good evidence that esketamine reduces obsessions or compulsions directly.
Read Ketamine therapy for OCD.
Coverage and cost
Covered only under depression criteria. See TMS for OCD for the cleared option and the coverage hub for your plan.
Read Spravato: the complete guide.
See Spravato vs ketamine: which is right for you? for the side-by-side.
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Cite this
Covered Mind. "Spravato for OCD." https://www.coveredmind.com/conditions/ocd/spravato. Last checked Sep 1, 2026.
This site provides general information about insurance coverage and treatment options. It is not medical advice, not a guarantee of coverage, and not a substitute for talking with a clinician or your health plan.