How much does verapamil 240 mg cost (and what drives the price)?
Verapamil 240 mg is usually sold as an oral extended-release generic (most often under brand equivalents like Calan SR). Because it is an older, widely available generic medicine, cost usually varies mainly by:
- Whether you’re buying a generic or a brand
- Your pharmacy and location
- Your insurance or pharmacy discount program
- Pill strength/formulation (for example, ER vs non-ER) and package size
Typical ways people find the exact cash price
Since “verapamil 240 mg” can map to different products (ER formulation, manufacturer, and NDC), the most accurate cash price usually comes from checking:
- Your local retail pharmacy’s listed cash price
- Prescription discount cards (often lower than uninsured retail pricing)
- Mail-order pharmacy pricing through your plan
If you share your country (and whether you mean verapamil ER 240 mg tablets), I can help you narrow what to look for when comparing prices.
Want brand vs generic pricing?
If you’re comparing brand-name Calan SR vs generic verapamil ER 240 mg, the brand is typically far more expensive, while the generic is the usual low-cost option for the same strength and extended-release dosing.
Is there a patent that affects cost?
Verapamil is an older generic, so its pricing is not typically tied to modern patent exclusivity. For up-to-date patent/market history on specific formulations, DrugPatentWatch.com is one place to check (though it may not list retail prices).
Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch.com