Fosinopril

Introduction

Written by Jessica Caporuscio, PharmD
Medically reviewed by Christina Bookwalter, PharmD, MS MEd, BCPS, BCACP
Updated on November 26, 2023

Fosinopril oral tablet is a generic medication that’s prescribed for high blood pressure and heart failure. Fosinopril is not available in a brand-name version. The cost of fosinopril with or without insurance can depend on several factors. It might be lowered by using a coupon.

Read on to learn about fosinopril and cost. You’ll also find available coupons and suggestions for ways to save on your prescription. If you’d like more information about fosinopril, including its uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

Cost of fosinopril

Like other medications, the cost of fosinopril 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 fosinopril 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 “Coupons for fosinopril” section.

Coupons for fosinopril

Prescription drug coupons can help you save money by lowering the cost of fosinopril. The Optum Perks coupons above can provide significant savings on your prescription costs.

Note: Optum Perks coupons cannot be used with 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.

Insurance and other considerations for fosinopril

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 fosinopril. In this case, your doctor will communicate with your insurance company regarding your prescription for fosinopril. 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 fosinopril 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 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

Fosinopril is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version.

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.) Fosinopril is based on the brand-name version Monopril, which is no longer available.

Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. And they’re thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name version.

Common questions about fosinopril and cost

Here are some common questions about fosinopril and their answers.

How much does fosinopril cost without insurance?

Typically, fosinopril’s cost without insurance is higher than the cost with insurance. What you’ll pay for fosinopril without insurance depends on several factors including:

• your dosage
• the number of oral tablets you receive, such as a 30- or 90-day supply
• the pharmacy you choose

To learn more about your cost of fosinopril without insurance, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Does fosinopril cost less than quinapril (Accupril)?

The cost of fosinopril may be different than the cost of quinapril (Accupril). Several factors can affect the cost of your medication. For example, fosinopril is only available as a generic drug. Quinapril comes in a generic and brand-name version. Typically, brand-name versions of drugs have higher costs.

If you have questions about the cost of fosinopril compared with the cost of similar medications, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider. They can share more details on treatment costs based on your specific situation.

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 drug manufacturers 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 or pharmacist.

What to ask about fosinopril

This article provides cost information related to fosinopril. It also offers suggestions for ways to save money on your prescription. Above on this page, you’ll find coupons for fosinopril.

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:

• Is fosinopril oral tablet covered by my Medicare plan?
• Are lower strength fosinopril tablets less expensive than the higher strengths?
• Which coupons or savings programs can help me save the most on my fosinopril cost?

Resources

• Food and Drug Administration. (2023). Orange Book: Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/ob/index.cfm
• Fosinopril sodium tablets, USP. 2023. https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/services/spl/set-ids/6562a532-b502-4515-88df-591d71293b56/spl-doc

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