Captopril Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Captopril
As a widely available generic, Captopril is typically affordable. Using discount cards like GoodRx can often reduce the price further, sometimes to under $10 per month.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
As a widely available generic, Captopril is typically affordable. Using discount cards like GoodRx can often reduce the price further, sometimes to under $10 per month.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Captopril(brand) | $10–$40/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Generic Manufacturers
The following companies manufacture FDA-approved generic versions of Captopril. Prices may vary between manufacturers and pharmacies.
Ways to Save on Captopril
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of captopril 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 captopril 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 captopril . 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 captopril, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Captopril Cost
What is CAPTOPRIL used for?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hypertension Captopril Tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of hypertension. In using Captopril Tablets, consideration should be given to the risk of neutropenia/agranulocytosis (see WARNINGS ). Captopril Tablets may be used as initial therapy for patients with normal renal function, in whom the risk is relatively low. In patients with impaired renal function, particularly those with collagen vascular disease, captopril should be reserved for hypertensives who have either developed unacceptable side effects on other drugs, or have failed to respond satisfactorily…
What is the recommended dosage for CAPTOPRIL?
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Captopril tablets should be taken one hour before meals. Dosage must be individualized. Hypertension Initiation of therapy requires consideration of recent antihypertensive drug treatment, the extent of blood pressure elevation, salt restriction, and other clinical circumstances. If possible, discontinue the patient’s previous antihypertensive drug regimen for one week before starting captopril tablets. The initial dose of captopril tablets is 25 mg b.i.d. or t.i.d. If satisfactory reduction of blood pressure has not been achieved after one or two weeks, the dose may…
Who should not take CAPTOPRIL?
CONTRAINDICATIONS Captopril tablets are contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to this product or any other angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (e.g., a patient who has experienced angioedema during therapy with any other ACE inhibitor). Do not co-administer aliskiren with captopril tablets in patients with diabetes (see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions ). Captopril tablets are contraindicated in combination with a neprilysin inhibitor (e.g., sacubitril). Do not administer captopril tablets within 36 hours of switching to or from sacubitril/valsartan, a neprilysin inhibitor (see…
What are the side effects of CAPTOPRIL?
ADVERSE REACTIONS Reported incidences are based on clinical trials involving approximately 7,000 patients. Renal : About one of 100 patients developed proteinuria (see WARNINGS ). Each of the following has been reported in approximately 1 to 2 of 1,000 patients and are of uncertain relationship to drug use: renal insufficiency, renal failure, nephrotic syndrome, polyuria, oliguria, and urinary frequency. Hematologic : Neutropenia/agranulocytosis has occurred (see WARNINGS ). Cases of anemia, thrombocytopenia, and pancytopenia have been reported. Dermatologic : Rash, often with pruritus, and…
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