Amlodipine besylate Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine besylate is a very affordable generic medication. Patients can often find significant savings by using discount cards or pharmacy loyalty programs.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
Amlodipine besylate is a very affordable generic medication. Patients can often find significant savings by using discount cards or pharmacy loyalty programs.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate(brand) | $4–$25/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Generic Manufacturers
The following companies manufacture FDA-approved generic versions of Amlodipine besylate. Prices may vary between manufacturers and pharmacies.
Ways to Save on Amlodipine besylate
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Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of amlodipine besylate at most pharmacies. Compare prices before filling.
90-Day Supply
Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.
Patient Assistance Programs
If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides amlodipine besylate at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.
Insurance Coverage
Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover amlodipine besylate . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.
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Patient Assistance Programs (PAP)
If you're uninsured, underinsured, or cannot afford amlodipine besylate, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Amlodipine besylate Cost
What is AMLODIPINE BESYLATE used for?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Amlodipine besylate tablets are calcium channel blockers and may be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive and antianginal agents for the treatment of: Hypertension ( 1.1 ) Amlodipine besylate tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. Coronary Artery Disease ( 1.2 ) Chronic Stable Angina Vasospastic Angina (Prinzmetal's or Variant Angina) Angiographically Documented Coronary Artery…
What is the recommended dosage for AMLODIPINE BESYLATE?
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Adult recommended starting dose: 5 mg once daily with maximum dose 10 mg once daily. ( 2.1 ) Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or patients with hepatic insufficiency may be started on 2.5 mg once daily. ( 2.1 ) Pediatric starting dose: 2.5 mg to 5 mg once daily. ( 2.2 ) Important Limitation: Doses in excess of 5 mg daily have not been studied in pediatric patients. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Adults The usual initial antihypertensive oral dose of amlodipine besylate tablets are 5 mg once daily, and the maximum dose is 10 mg once daily. Small, fragile, or elderly patients, or…
How does AMLODIPINE BESYLATE work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Amlodipine is a dihydropyridine calcium antagonist (calcium ion antagonist or slow-channel blocker) that inhibits the transmembrane influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. Experimental data suggest that amlodipine binds to both dihydropyridine and nondihydropyridine binding sites. The contractile processes of cardiac muscle and vascular smooth muscle are dependent upon the movement of extracellular calcium ions into these cells through specific ion channels. Amlodipine inhibits calcium ion influx across cell membranes selectively, with a…
Who should not take AMLODIPINE BESYLATE?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Known sensitivity to amlodipine ( 4 ) Amlodipine besylate tablets are contraindicated in patients with known sensitivity to amlodipine.
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