Amlodipine cost and coupons

Medically reviewed by Patricia Weiser, PharmD on May 3, 2023

Specifically, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved amlodipine to treat:

• high blood pressure
• CAD, including certain types of angina (chest pain)

Read on to learn about amlodipine and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about amlodipine, including its uses, refer to this overview article.

Cost of amlodipine

Like other medications, the cost of amlodipine can vary. Certain factors may affect its price, such as:

• your insurance plan, if you have coverage
• the pharmacy you use

To find out how much amlodipine costs, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They may be able to suggest ways to save money on your prescription, including those described in this article. To find out what you’d pay using savings coupons, read the following section.

Coupons for amlodipine

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of amlodipine.

Visit this page to access Optum Perks coupons and get price estimates for amlodipine when you use the coupons. These coupons can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with any insurance copays or benefits.

Available app for coupons

To make finding and using these coupons easier, you can download the Optum Perks app. To learn more about this prescription discount app, see this article.

Common questions about amlodipine and cost

Here are some common questions about amlodipine and their answers. 

Is there a cost difference between the different strengths of amlodipine, such as 5 mg or 10 mg?

It’s possible. Amlodipine’s strength can be a factor that affects the cost of your prescription. The drug comes in the following strengths:

• 2.5 milligrams (mg)
• 5 mg
• 10 mg

The cost of amlodipine’s different strengths could vary. But other factors can also affect the cost of a prescription, including your insurance coverage. Insurance plans vary in how they cover drugs and their strengths. Some plans also charge copays for prescriptions, which can affect drug costs.

Talk with your pharmacy or insurance provider to learn how much you’ll pay for amlodipine. And to learn more about its strengths and dosages, see this article.

Why are costs different for brand-name drugs vs. generic drugs?

Brand-name drugs can be expensive because of the studies needed to test how safe and effective they are.

Makers of a brand-name drug can sell their drug for up to 20 years. When the patent for a brand-name drug expires, other drugmakers can make and sell generic versions. A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.)

This competition may help keep costs of generic medications lower. Also, generic medications contain the same active drugs as brand-name medications. So they don’t require the same testing, which can be costly.

If you’d like to know more about the cost differences between brand-name and generic drugs, talk with your doctor.

Cost considerations for amlodipine

Here’s a list of things to consider about the cost of prescription drugs:

• Prior authorization. If you have prescription drug insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers the cost of amlodipine. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for amlodipine. The insurance company will decide whether to cover the medication. If a drug requires prior authorization and you begin taking it without this, you may have to pay the full price of the drug.
• A 3-month supply. If you’re taking amlodipine long term, your doctor may suggest a 90-day supply of the medication. This will have to be approved by your insurance company. Getting a 90-day supply could help lower the drug’s cost. It could also save you time having to make trips to your pharmacy.

If you have questions about any of these considerations, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Or contact your insurance company and talk with a representative.

If you don’t have a health insurance plan, let your doctor or pharmacist know. They may suggest online pharmacy options you could use. You can also ask them about ways to obtain health insurance coverage.

Generics vs. brand-names

Amlodipine is a generic medication. The brand-name versions of this drug are:

A generic medication is an identical copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. (An active drug is the ingredient that makes a medication work.) Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name versions.

If your doctor has prescribed amlodipine oral tablet but you’re interested in taking Norvasc or a different brand-name form of amlodipine, let them know. They may prefer one medication over the other. Also, check whether your insurance plan covers only one version of the drug.

To learn how the cost of amlodipine oral tablet compares with its brand-name version, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. You could also contact your insurance company. 

What to ask about amlodipine

This article provides cost information related to amlodipine. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. You’ll find a link to coupons for amlodipine near the beginning of this article.

If you have more questions about paying for this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist. You can also contact your insurance company.

Here’s a list of questions you may want to ask regarding the cost of your medication:

• Will my dosage of amlodipine oral tablet affect the cost?
• How can I lower the cost of my prescription?
• What options do I have if I can’t afford this medication?

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.