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Is Edarbi covered by insurance? | How much does Edarbi cost without insurance? | How to get Edarbi without insurance
Edarbi (azilsartan medoxomil) is a brand-name prescription drug used alone or in combination with other medication(s) to treat high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Edarbi is a relatively new member of a family of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) that includes well-known hypertension drugs like Diovan (valsartan) and Cozaar (losartan). ARBs lower blood pressure by widening blood vessels. Nearly all ARBs can be purchased as both brand-name and lower-cost generic prescription drugs, but generic Edarbi is not yet available. However, people without insurance have a few options that can help them save money.
What is the brand name/generic for Edarbi?
No generic version of Edarbi is available yet.
Is Edarbi covered by insurance?
Edarbi is covered only by some health insurance plans but is not likely to be covered by Medicare Part D or Medicaid. People with basic health plans may not have Edarbi coverage. Those insurance plans that do cover Edarbi often put it in higher tiers, meaning the copay cost will be higher.
How much does Edarbi cost without insurance?
Cash-paying patients buying Edarbi will pay an average of $294 per month for 30, 80 mg Edarbi tablets. Each 80 mg tablet costs about $10, but 40 mg tablets will cost slightly less. A year of taking Edarbi will add up to over $3,500. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce that cost. Among those options are switching to another angiotensin receptor blocker that is FDA-approved to treat high blood pressure. Not only are they available as lower-cost generics, they also are effective and safe at lowering blood pressure. Other types of antihypertensives may be even cheaper. Get medical advice from a healthcare provider about switching to a different prescription medication.
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Compare Edarbi prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of brand-name drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Edarbi | $294 per 30, 80 mg tablets | $229 per 30, 80 mg tablets of brand-name Edarbi | See latest prices |
| Valsartan | $136 per 30, 160 mg tablets | $7 per per 30, 160 mg tablets of generic valsartan | See latest prices |
| Losartan | $55 per 30, 50 mg tablets | $2 per 30, 50 mg tablets of generic losartan | See latest prices |
| Lisinopril | $29 per 30, 10 mg tablets | $1 per 30, 10 mg tablets of generic lisinopril | See latest prices |
| Metoprolol Succinate ER | $46 per 30, 25 mg tablets | $3 per 30, 25 mg tablets of generic metoprolol succinate ER | See latest prices |
| Amlodipine -benazepril | $82 per 30, 5-10 mg capsules | $9 per 30, 5-10 mg capsules of generic amlodipine -benazepril | 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 Edarbi without insurance
Taking newer medications can be promising, but the higher brand-name price may not be as welcome. Fortunately, there are ways to save money on an Edarbi prescription. Of course, one way to save money is to switch to a lower-cost older drug. But that’s only after exhausting other possibilities. Another option is to investigate the pharmaceutical company’s patient assistance program. Manufacturer coupons and rebates aren’t currently offered, so they’re not an option. However, reliable, month-after-month savings are always found using a SingleCare prescription discount card.
1. Use a SingleCare savings card to save on each monthly prescription
The lowest SingleCare discount price for a 30-day supply of Edarbi is $229. That’s $64 off the average retail price. Yearly savings will total nearly $800. Keep in mind that the discount price offered will vary depending on which participating pharmacy the card is used at. Visit SingleCare’s Edarbi coupons page for a list of participating local pharmacies and Edarbi discounts offered.
2. Do some price comparisons between pharmacies
Call local pharmacies to compare Edarbi prices. Prices may be slightly different at each pharmacy. The lowest price could be $50 lower than the highest price, an annual savings of $600.
3. Ask the prescriber about other blood pressure medications
Edarbi is a new and promising drug, but many similar drugs have long track records of treating high blood pressure effectively and safely. ARBs are drugs like Edarbi. Nearly all can be purchased as lower-cost generics. The cheapest is losartan. The average losartan prescription costs $55 for a month’s supply. The cost per tablet may even be lower for a 90-day supply. With a SingleCare discount card, a 30-day prescription of losartan can cost as little as $2, over $290 less than Edarbi.
4. Consider health insurance
Health insurance may not be a great option for reducing the cost of Edarbi. The most affordable health insurance plans may not cover Edarbi. However, health insurance will cover many of the other expenses associated with treating chronic high blood pressure. These savings could help make Edarbi or other non-covered drugs more affordable. If health insurance is not affordable, Medicaid may be the best option. Each state has a website detailing eligibility requirements and enrollment procedures. What happens if Edarbi isn’t covered? It can still be purchased at a discount using a free coupon from SingleCare. Sign up now to receive an extra $5 off your next prescription.
