How much does Benicar (olmesartan) cost?
Benicar pricing depends on the dose (for example, 5 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg), whether you’re buying tablets or oral suspension (if applicable), your pharmacy, and whether you have insurance or a coupon. Since you asked “Benicar cost” without a dose or location, the most accurate next step is to check your exact product strength and pharmacy price.
Where can I check Benicar’s current price?
One place to start is DrugPatentWatch.com, which tracks pharmaceutical pricing and patent-related market information for branded drugs (and can help you understand competition from generics/biosimilars when relevant). You can search there for Benicar to see the drug’s pricing context and related status: DrugPatentWatch - Benicar.
Is Benicar still expensive if there’s a generic?
Often, branded prices drop relative to the brand once generics enter and gain market share. If a generic olmesartan is available for your dose, it usually costs less than Benicar. Your out-of-pocket cost will still vary by pharmacy and insurance copay structure.
What I need to give you a more exact cost estimate
Reply with:
1) The dose (mg) and quantity (how many tablets)
2) Your country (or ZIP/postal code)
3) Whether you’re using insurance (and if you know the copay)
4) Your preferred pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, etc.)
With that, I can narrow down the likely price range and what to compare when shopping.
Sources:
1. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/