Clopidogrel Cost & Price Guide
Also sold as: Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel is available as a low-cost generic. Using discount cards like GoodRx can further reduce the price, often bringing it down to under $10 per month.
Per month, without insurance
Only brand-name versions currently available
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Cost Overview
Clopidogrel is available as a low-cost generic. Using discount cards like GoodRx can further reduce the price, often bringing it down to under $10 per month.
Generic vs. Brand-Name Price
| Version | Typical Monthly Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel(brand) | $10–$30/month | Check manufacturer patient assistance programs |
Generic Manufacturers
The following companies manufacture FDA-approved generic versions of Clopidogrel. Prices may vary between manufacturers and pharmacies.
Ways to Save on Clopidogrel
Prescription Discount Cards
Free discount programs like GoodRx, RxSaver, and NeedyMeds can reduce the cost of clopidogrel 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 clopidogrel 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 clopidogrel . 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 clopidogrel, these programs may provide it at low or no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clopidogrel Cost
What is CLOPIDOGREL used for?
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Clopidogrel is a P2Y 12 platelet inhibitor indicated for: • Acute coronary syndrome - For patients with non-ST-segment elevation ACS (unstable angina [UA]/non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction [NSTEMI]), clopidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. ( 1.1 ) - For patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), clopidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of MI and stroke. ( 1.1 ) • Recent MI, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease. Clopidogrel has been shown to reduce the rate of MI and stroke. (…
What is the recommended dosage for CLOPIDOGREL?
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION • Acute coronary syndrome ( 2.1 ) - Initiate clopidogrel with a single 300 mg oral loading dose and then continue at 75 mg once daily. - Initiating clopidogrel without a loading dose will delay establishment of an antiplatelet effect by several days. • Recent MI, recent stroke, or established peripheral arterial disease: 75 mg once daily orally without a loading dose. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Acute Coronary Syndrome In patients who need an antiplatelet effect within hours, initiate clopidogrel with a single 300 mg oral loading dose and then continue at 75 mg once daily.…
How does CLOPIDOGREL work?
12.1 Mechanism of Action Clopidogrel is an inhibitor of platelet activation and aggregation through the irreversible binding of its active metabolite to the P2Y 12 class of ADP receptors on platelets.
Who should not take CLOPIDOGREL?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Active pathological bleeding, such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage ( 4.1 ) • Hypersensitivity to clopidogrel or any component of the product ( 4.2 ) 4.1 Active Bleeding Clopidogrel tablets are contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage. 4.2 Hypersensitivity Clopidogrel tablets are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to clopidogrel or any component of the product [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] .
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