How much does Vasotec cost without insurance?

In this article:

• What is the Vasotec generic name?
• Is Vasotec covered by insurance?
• How much does Vasotec cost without insurance?
• Compare Vasotec prices to related drugs
• How to get Vasotec without insurance

In this article

• What is the Vasotec generic name?
• Is Vasotec covered by insurance?
• How much does Vasotec cost without insurance?
• Compare Vasotec prices to related drugs
• How to get Vasotec without insurance

Vasotec (enalapril maleate) is a name-brand prescription drug that’s FDA approved to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, and asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction. Like other angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, this medication is also used off-label to treat and prevent diabetic kidney disease. Without insurance, brand-name Vasotec costs about $1,025 for 30, 20 mg tablets. Fortunately, there are ways to save a significant amount of money on this prescription. 

What is the Vasotec generic name?

Enalapril maleate is the active ingredient in Vasotec and also its generic name. There’s no significant difference between Vasotec and generic enalapril maleate, although they may look different depending on who manufactures the generic forms and the specific dose. 

Is Vasotec covered by insurance?

Vasotec insurance coverage varies by plan. Generic enalapril maleate is more likely to be covered than name-brand Vasotec. 

Medicare Part D and VA benefits cover generic enalapril maleate tablets. Medicaid coverage varies by state, but generic enalapril maleate is commonly covered. 

You may be able to get coverage for brand-name Vasotec if your healthcare provider deems it medically necessary for you to take the name-brand version. Some people are allergic to certain fillers or binders, which can make it difficult to take generic medication. Let your healthcare provider know if you have had an allergy to generic Vasotec. 

How much does Vasotec cost without insurance?

Thirty 20 mg tablets of brand-name Vasotec cost an average of $1,025 without insurance. Each 20 mg pill costs about $34, and a full year’s worth of medication costs about $12,299.

Using a SingleCare coupon at a participating pharmacy may lower the price of brand-name Vasotec to about $962 for 30, 20 mg tablets. That’s about a $62 discount each month or a $744 discount each year. 

Fortunately, enalapril maleate (generic Vasotec) is much more affordable. Depending on the pharmacy, you could pay $8–$22 for 30, 20 mg tablets with a SingleCare coupon. That’s up to 99% lower than the full price of name-brand Vasotec, and you’ll pay no more than $0.72 per pill and $260 per year. 

Prices vary by pharmacy. The dosage and number of pills (i.e., 30-day supply versus 90-day supply) can also affect the final cost of brand-name Vasotec or generic enalapril maleate. 

Compare Vasotec prices to related drugs
Drug name	Price without insurance of brand-name drug	SingleCare price	Savings options
Vasotec	$1,025 per 30, 20 mg tablets	$962 per 30, 20 mg tablets of brand-name Vasotec	See latest prices
Generic Vasotec (enalapril maleate)	$69 per 30, 20 mg tablets	$9 per 30, 20 mg tablets of generic enalapril maleate	See latest prices
Accupril (quinapril)	$205 per 30, 40 mg tablets	$4 per 30, 40 mg tablets of generic quinapril	See latest prices
Zestril (lisinopril)	$491 per 30, 10 mg tablets	$3 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic lisinopril	See latest prices
Lotensin (benazepril)	$75 per 30, 10 mg tablets	$3 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic benazepril	See latest prices
Altace (ramipril)	$308 per 30, 10 mg capsules	$4 per 30, 10 mg capsules of generic ramipril	See latest prices
Tenormin (atenolol)	$489 per 30, 50 mg tablets	$4 per 30, 50 mg tablets of generic atenolol	See latest prices

Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs (unless otherwise specified). The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the link under “Savings options” to see the latest drug prices.

How to get Vasotec without insurance

For many people, it’s impossible to pay more than $12,000 per year out of pocket for a prescription drug like name-brand Vasotec. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of Vasotec, Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, doesn’t offer a patient assistance program for this medication. However, there are several other ways to dramatically reduce its cost. 

1. Use a SingleCare discount card

A SingleCare prescription discount card drops the price of name-brand Vasotec from $1,025 to $962 for 30, 20 mg tablets. That saves about $750 per year. Prices vary by pharmacy, so your total cost depends on the participating pharmacies in your area. 

Significantly better discounts are available if you use a SingleCare card to buy generic Vasotec (enalapril maleate). The lowest price with SingleCare is $9 for 30, 20 mg tablets of enalapril maleate. That saves about $12,200 per year compared to the full cash price of Vasotec.

To use a SingleCare coupon, sign up for a SingleCare card and select your preferred pharmacy. You’ll then receive your unique discount card, which you can print or send to yourself via text or email. When you pick up your prescription, show the SingleCare card to the pharmacist. You can also use the SingleCare app to access your card. 

2. Ask for generic Vasotec

For many health care providers, it’s standard practice to prescribe generic medications to ensure insurance coverage or help patients save on out-of-pocket costs. However, if you’ve been prescribed name-brand Vasotec, you can ask your pharmacist to change it to generic enalapril maleate. 

Some pharmacists automatically substitute generic medications for name-brand prescriptions unless the provider asks for no substitutes. But it never hurts to communicate your needs.

3. Talk to your healthcare provider about pill splitting and 90-day refills

Tablets like Vasotec can be cut in half, which means it’s possible to buy 15 pills in a higher dose, cut them in half, and take half a pill per day in order to save money. You’ll need to discuss this with your health care professional in order to get an updated prescription. 

Consider asking your healthcare provider about bulk refills, too. Buying 30, 20 mg tablets of generic Vasotec three months in a row costs $25 with a SingleCare prescription discount card. But purchasing a 90-day supply of 20 mg tablets of generic Vasotec costs about $21, which equals a savings of $4 every three months. It pays to do a little math before asking your physician to prescribe your medication strength. Some pharmacies also charge less for the same medication. 

4. Consider alternative prescription medications

Vasotec belongs to a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors. Other name-brand and generic drugs in this class may be more affordable than Vasotec. 

“Lisinopril is a once-daily ACE inhibitor that is well tolerated and highly effective,” says Rohit Vuppuluri, a double board-certified interventional cardiologist with Chicago Heart and Vascular Specialists. With a SingleCare coupon, lisinopril (generic Zestril) costs about $3 for 30, 10 mg tablets, which is one-third of the cost of generic Vasotec. 

If you want a lower risk of side effects, Dr. Vuppuluri says Lotensin (benazepril) is worth considering. The retail price of Lotensin is $75 for 30, 10 mg tablets without insurance, and the generic version costs about $3 for 30, 10 mg tablets with a SingleCare coupon. 

According to Dr. Vuppuluri, all ACE inhibitors have similar efficacy and onset of action, but Vasotec has one advantage. “Vasotec is the only ACE inhibitor offered in an intravenous formulation, which offers a quicker onset of action and more efficacy,” he says. 

ACE inhibitors aren’t the only medications used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Your health care provider may suggest beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), among others.