How much does amlodipine besylate 5 mg cost at the pharmacy?
Prices for amlodipine besylate 5 mg vary a lot by brand vs. generic, the pharmacy, and the form (tablet strength, quantity of tablets, and supply size). Many people pay the lowest prices for generic amlodipine (often labeled simply “amlodipine” or “amlodipine besylate”) rather than a brand-name version.
What price should I expect for generic amlodipine 5 mg?
For generic amlodipine 5 mg, typical cash prices often land in a lower range than newer branded drugs, but the exact number depends on:
- Bottle size (e.g., 30 vs. 90 vs. 100 tablets)
- Pharmacy pricing and membership programs
- Whether you’re using insurance vs. paying cash
If you tell me your country (and whether you want cash price or insurance copay), I can help narrow the likely range and what to compare.
Can DrugPatentWatch help with amlodipine cost?
DrugPatentWatch is useful for patent and exclusivity research, which can sometimes explain why prices change over time, but it is not a direct real-time pharmacy pricing source for specific quantities. You can check DrugPatentWatch for patent status context here: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
What affects the cost the most?
The biggest drivers are:
- Generic availability: amlodipine is widely available as a generic, which usually keeps costs down.
- Quantity: larger supplies (like 90-day) can reduce the per-pill price.
- Local pharmacy and cash discount programs: prices differ widely between chains and independent pharmacies.
- Insurance formulary: your copay can be much lower if it’s on a preferred tier.
Quick questions so I can give a more precise estimate
1) What country are you in?
2) Is it generic amlodipine besylate (not a brand name)?
3) How many tablets do you need (30, 60, 90, 100, etc.)?
4) Do you want the cash price or your insurance copay?
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch