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Key takeaways
Lisinopril is a cost-effective, widely used ACE inhibitor for treating hypertension and heart failure.
Lisinopril costs about $197 for a 90-day supply at full retail price.
Most health insurance plans cover lisinopril, potentially lowering its cost significantly.
Various strategies, including switching to a different blood pressure medication, using a SingleCare savings card, or shopping for the lowest price, can make treatment more affordable for uninsured individuals.
Lisinopril is a generic prescription angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that lowers blood pressure in adults and children with high blood pressure. Lisinopril is also prescribed to treat adults with heart failure and to improve the chances of survival after a heart attack. Lisinopril reduces blood pressure by widening blood vessels. Without insurance, the drug costs about $206 for a 90-day supply.
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How much does lisinopril cost without insurance?
Without insurance coverage, 90 10 mg lisinopril tablets have an average cash price of $197. As a long-term treatment, it will cost $800 or more per year. Insurance can help reduce that cost.
If lisinopril’s monthly cost is too high, a healthcare provider may be able to replace it with a less expensive ACE inhibitor, such as Lotensin (benazepril), the lowest-priced ACE inhibitor currently. Alternative types of blood pressure drugs can be considered, including angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and alpha blockers. However, one type of antihypertensive cannot be easily substituted for another, so ask the prescribing healthcare provider for medical advice about the most suitable and effective blood pressure medication.
Over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, and natural remedies are not effective substitutes for FDA-approved prescription blood pressure medications to treat hypertension and heart failure.
| Zestril | $1,434 for 90, 10 mg tablets | $7 for 90, 10 mg tablets of generic Zestril | See latest prices |
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| Lisinopril | $197 for 90, 10 mg tablets | $7 for 90, 10 mg tablets of generic lisinopril | See latest prices |
| Lotensin | $75 for 30, 10 mg tablets | $8 for 30, 10 mg tablets of generic Lotensin | See latest prices |
| Accupril | $208 for 30, 40 mg tablets | $4 per 30, 40 mg tablets of generic Accupril | See latest prices |
| Vasotec | $1,003 for 30, 20 mg tablets | $8 for 30, 20 mg tablets of generic Vasotec | See latest prices |
| Monopril | $137 for 90, 40 mg tablets | $28 for 90, 40 mg tablets of generic Monopril | See latest prices |
| Mavik | $42 for 30, 4 mg tablets | $11 for 30, 4 mg tablets of generic Mavik | 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 “see latest prices” to see updated drug prices.
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Lisinopril costs by dose
As a general rule, lisinopril costs do not vary much based on the dosage strength, and neither does the brand-name version, Zestril. However, a 90-day supply of lisinopril may be slightly cheaper per pill than a 30-day supply, but not significantly.
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| Strength | SingleCare price of brand-name Zestril | SingleCare price of generic lisinopril |
| 2.5 mg of lisinopril | $1,434 | $12 |
| 5 mg of lisinopril | $1,434 | $7 |
| 10 mg of lisinopril | $1,434 | $7 |
| 20 mg of lisinopril | $1,434 | $13 |
| 30 mg of lisinopril | $1,434 | $12 |
| 40 mg of lisinopril | $1,434 | $8 |
| See our lowest price for lisinopril without insurance | ||
Is lisinopril covered by insurance?
Most commercial health insurance plans, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid will cover lisinopril if it is prescribed for qualifying medical conditions. As a low-priced and commonly prescribed generic drug, many insurance companies cover lisinopril as a Tier 1 drug with the lowest copay. The actual out-of-pocket cost can vary depending on the plan’s formulary, copay cost, and whether the plan’s deductible has been met.
How to get lisinopril covered by insurance
It is very uncommon for an insurance company to reject a lisinopril prescription for an FDA-approved indication like high blood pressure. The most likely cause of rejection is taking it for an unapproved condition, such as migraines or protein in the urine. In that case, talk to an insurance representative about submitting a formulary exception request. This will require the prescriber to submit forms that justify and explain the reason for using lisinopril.
How to get lisinopril without insurance
Although lisinopril is a relatively inexpensive medication, it may be challenging to pay full retail price month after month. Generic medications like lisinopril don’t often have manufacturer patient assistance programs, coupons, or rebates, but even if they do, eligibility requirements may be hard to meet. Filling a 90-day prescription instead of three 30-day prescriptions does not reduce the price much either. The good news is that getting a month’s worth of lisinopril for only a few dollars per month is not hard.
1. Take advantage of a SingleCare savings card
A SingleCare discount card can be used to get a 90-day supply of lisinopril for as low as $7 to $12, depending on the dosage strength. This adds up to less than $30 for a year of lisinopril therapy. Find the best price on SingleCare’s lisinopril free coupon page. While there, sign up for SingleCare’s loyalty program to earn bonus savings on future drug purchases.
2. Shop for the lowest price
One of the best ways to save on anything—including prescription medications—is to find the lowest price. Retail prices for a lisinopril prescription at local pharmacies can vary by as much as 80%.
3. Find a 340B provider
Uninsured people with qualifying incomes can get medical care and prescription medications at a very low cost or for free through 340B providers. These are hospitals and clinics that the federal government has approved to buy supplies and drugs at a steep discount and pass the savings on to patients. Ask the prescribing healthcare provider or contact a local health department to learn more.
- Lisinopril tablet, DailyMed (2017)
- Zestril, Prescriber’s Digital Reference