FAQs about the cost of blood pressure medication

Can I claim anything on taxes for having high blood pressure?

Medical expenses related to high blood pressure are tax-deductible if they exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income, according to IRS guidelines. These expenses may include medications, medical equipment, and healthcare visits.

Can I claim disability for having high blood pressure?

In the U.S., high blood pressure alone typically does not qualify for disability benefits. The Social Security Administration requires medical evidence demonstrating that a health condition, like hypertension or related complications, severely limits one's ability to work to be eligible for disability benefits.

How do I qualify for a patient assistance program?

Patient assistance programs can help people afford their medication. Eligibility varies but often includes income restrictions and a lack of health insurance.

What is the average cost of high blood pressure medication?

The average cost of high blood pressure medicine without insurance can range from as low as $12 for generic drugs like hydrochlorothiazide to more than $700 for brand-name drugs like Bystolic. With SingleCare, you could pay as low as $4 for generic hydrochlorothiazide and only $32 for generic Bystolic.

Do I have to pay for high blood pressure medication?

The cost of high blood pressure medication may be fully covered after you reach your out-of-pocket maximum with insurance or Medicare. Medicaid and certain patient assistance programs may also cover the entire cost of medication if you have low-income restrictions.

How much do beta blockers cost?

Beta blockers typically cost between $10 and $30 per month with insurance and around $20 to $265 without insurance. Brand-name options like Tenormin, Coreg, and Toprol XL are more expensive than their generic versions, atenolol, carvedilol, and metoprolol succinate ER. 

Does insurance cover beta blockers?

Yes, most insurance plans cover beta blockers, especially generic forms. Coverage levels and copays vary by plan and medication.

How much does pulmonary hypertension medication cost?

Pulmonary hypertension is a rare type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the heart. Common pulmonary hypertension medications include loop diuretics and vasodilators. 

Loop diuretics are much more affordable compared to vasodilators. Popular generics like furosemide, bumetanide, and torsemide cost $25 to $42 without insurance, but you can get them for $3 to $8 with a SingleCare coupon.

Vasodilators like Revatio (sildenafil) and Adcirca (tadalafil) cost $1,300 to $2,000 without insurance, but you can get them for $8 to $18 with a SingleCare coupon.