Standard Discounts on Lipitor
Lipitor (atorvastatin), made by Pfizer, typically costs $300–$500 for a 30-day supply without insurance. Manufacturer coupons via Pfizer's savings card offer up to $75 off per 30-day prescription, capping at 12 uses per year (max $900 annually). This applies to commercially insured patients; cash-paying patients may get less.[1]
Largest Savings with Free Trial Offers
Pfizer's patient assistance programs provide bigger discounts:
- Up to 90-day free supply through the Lipitor Savings Card for eligible commercially insured patients (income limits apply), effectively $0 out-of-pocket for three months.
- Pfizer RxPathways offers free Lipitor for uninsured or underinsured patients meeting income guidelines (e.g., <400% federal poverty level), with no per-purchase cap but annual limits based on eligibility.[2]
Per single purchase, the maximum discount hits full retail value (around $1,200 for 90 days) via free supply programs.
Pharmacy and Third-Party Coupons
- GoodRx or SingleCare cards deliver up to 85% off, dropping a 30-day supply to $12–$25 (discount of $275–$475). No strict per-purchase max, but limited to one fill per offer.[3]
- Walmart's $4 generic program covers atorvastatin at $4 for 30 days, a near-99% discount off brand Lipitor retail.
| Source | Max Per 30-Day Purchase Discount | Eligibility |
|--------|---------------------------------|-------------|
| Pfizer Savings Card | $75 | Commercial insurance |
| GoodRx/SingleCare | $275–$475 (to $12–$25) | Cash-pay or insured |
| Pfizer RxPathways/Free Trial | Full retail ($300–$1,200) | Low-income/uninsured |
Generic Atorvastatin Savings
Since Lipitor's patents expired in 2011, generics cost $10–$20 monthly. GoodRx maxes discounts at $300+ off brand-equivalent pricing, but real savings are smaller due to low base cost.[1][4]
Limits and Restrictions
Discounts exclude government insurance (Medicare/Medicaid). Offers change; check current terms. No single source exceeds full retail offset per fill via assistance programs.
[1]: Pfizer Lipitor Savings
[2]: Pfizer RxPathways
[3]: GoodRx Lipitor Coupons
[4]: Drugs.com Lipitor Pricing