Lisinopril is one of the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medications and is universally covered by insurance as a low-cost generic. Available as a Tier 1 drug on all major formularies, lisinopril typically costs $0 to $10 per month with insurance. Many pharmacy discount programs offer it for as little as $4 without insurance.
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Many insurance plans offer lisinopril at $0 copay, particularly ACA plans that cover preventive blood pressure medications at no cost. Even plans with a copay rarely charge more than $5 to $10. Lisinopril is one of the most affordable prescription drugs available.
Yes. Lisinopril is the generic name for both Prinivil and Zestril. The generic has been available for many years and is equivalent to both brand-name products. Insurance covers generic lisinopril at the lowest possible tier.
Both lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor) and losartan (an ARB) are generics on Tier 1 of most plans. Your doctor chooses based on your clinical needs. Both are very affordable with insurance. If you develop a cough on lisinopril (a common side effect of ACE inhibitors), losartan is a common alternative.
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