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Is prazosin covered by insurance? | How much does prazosin cost without insurance? | How to get prazosin without insurance
Available only with a prescription, prazosin HCl is a generic drug approved by the FDA to be used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure. Belonging to a family of drugs called alpha blockers, prazosin lowers blood pressure by preventing blood vessels from tightening. It is also used off-label to treat PTSD-related nightmares. Possible side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and low blood pressure. Fortunately for people without insurance, prazosin is a lower-priced and commonly prescribed generic antihypertensive.
What is the brand for prazosin?
Prazosin can be prescribed as brand-name Minipress. However, the average price for a 30-day supply of Minipress is around $460 for a 30-day supply. This is times the retail price of an equivalent prescription of generic prazosin.
Is prazosin covered by insurance?
Prazosin is almost always covered by health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and Tricare.
How much does prazosin cost without insurance?
Generic prazosin usually costs around $56 for 30, 1 mg tablets, a month’s supply at the lowest possible dose. At that price, the annual cost adds up to around $600. Higher doses may cost more.
If purchasing prazosin at that price is difficult, people can ask their prescribing healthcare professional about lower-priced alternatives, such as generic doxazosin and terazosin. They work the same way and generally have the same side effects and drug interactions as prazosin.
At this time, there are no over-the-counter drugs or supplements that can effectively treat high blood pressure.
People with health insurance usually pay less than retail price, but the actual out-of-pocket cost depends on various factors, such as the plan’s formulary, copay, and coinsurance. Prazosin, however, is typically relegated to the lowest tier of insurance company formularies. This bottom tier (Tier 1) groups together generic, lower-priced drugs, so the copay is usually low.
Compare prazosin prices to related drugs |
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| Drug name | Price without insurance of drug | SingleCare price | Savings options |
| Generic prazosin | $56 per 30, 1 mg capsules | $1 per 30, 1 mg capsules of generic prazosin | See updated prices |
| Minipress
(prazosin) |
$468 per 30, 1 mg capsules | $1 per 30, 1 mg capsules of generic prazosin | See updated prices |
| Doxazosin | $41 per 30, 4 mg tablets | $1 per 30, 4 mg tablets of generic doxazosin | See updated prices |
| Terazosin | $34 per 30, 5 mg capsules | $3 per 30, 5 mg capsules of generic terazosin | See updated prices |
| Carvedilol | $48 per 60, 12.5 mg tablets | $3 per 60, 12.5 mg tablets of generic carvedilol | See updated prices |
| Hydralazine | $24 per 90, 25 mg tablets | $1 per 90, 25 mg tablets of generic hydralazine | See updated prices |
| Clonidine | $18 per 60, 0.1 mg tablets | $3 per 60, 0.1 mg tablets of generic clonidine | See updated prices |
Prescription drug prices often change. These are the most accurate medication prices at the time of publishing. The listed price without insurance references the price of brand-name drugs. The listed SingleCare price references the price of generic drugs if available. Click the link under “Savings options” to see updated drug prices.
How to get prazosin without insurance
Although prazosin is a lower-priced generic prescription, that doesn’t mean discounts aren’t available. Its $56 average monthly cash price easily adds up to $600 in a year. There are several ways to save on generic prazosin even without insurance. Unfortunately, generic drugs are not usually covered by manufacturer patient assistance programs or manufacturer coupons. However, a free coupon from SingleCare is a good place to start.
1. Save with a SingleCare savings card
With a SingleCare discount card, the lowest discount price for a 30-day supply of 1 mg prazosin tablets is $1, a 98% savings off the average $56 price for the same prescription. Prices with SingleCare vary depending on the dose prescribed, the amount purchased, and the pharmacy where it is purchased. Visit SingleCare’s website or app for a list of various prazosin coupons at participating pharmacies. The prazosin coupon page also has valuable drug information, such as a side effects guide, and additional information in its FAQs section about the price history of prazosin and insurance coverage.
2. Research the lowest price
Did you know that the price of prazosin could change from one pharmacy to the next? Shopping around for prescription drugs is another effective way to find significant prescription savings, even on lower-cost generics like prazosin.
3. Ask the prescriber for a 90-day prescription
When comparing prices at pharmacies, inquire about prices for a 90-day supply as well as 30-day prescriptions. On a per-tablet basis, some drugs are lower-priced when purchased with a 90-day prescription. A 30-day supply of Prazosin costs $0.08 per pill with SingleCare, whereas a 90-day supply of Prazosin costs $0.05 per pill with SingleCare. This difference is often even greater for higher priced brand-name drugs.
4. Ask the prescriber about other generic alpha blockers
If paying for prazosin is a challenge, ask the prescriber about more affordable alpha blockers, such as terazosin and doxazosin. These drugs work like prazosin and have similar adverse effects, though there may be a few differences. Additionally, they may not be suitable for an individual person’s overall medical condition, so ask the prescriber for medical advice before switching.
