Drug Classes — Compare Prices by Category
Prescription drug prices vary dramatically within the same therapeutic class. A generic statin costs $4/month while a PCSK9 inhibitor costs $757. Compare drugs in each class to find the cheapest option that works for you.
Statins (Cholesterol-Lowering)
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors that lower LDL cholesterol. The most widely prescribed drug class in America.
Blood Pressure Medications (Antihypertensives)
Multiple drug classes treat hypertension: ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, and diuretics. Most are available as cheap generics.
Diabetes Medications
Includes insulin, GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors, and metformin. The highest-growth drug class by Medicare spending.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (Weight Loss & Diabetes)
The most talked-about drug class in America. GLP-1s treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, with blockbuster drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.
Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs & Newer Agents)
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and newer treatments for depression and anxiety.
Blood Thinners (Anticoagulants)
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and traditional blood thinners that prevent blood clots, stroke, and pulmonary embolism.
Biologics for Autoimmune Diseases
TNF inhibitors, IL inhibitors, and JAK inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, and other autoimmune conditions.
Cancer Immunotherapy & Targeted Therapy
Checkpoint inhibitors, kinase inhibitors, and other precision cancer treatments. The highest-cost drug class by average price per claim.
Asthma & COPD Inhalers
Inhaled corticosteroids, long-acting bronchodilators, combination inhalers, and biologic add-on therapies for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatments
Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) that slow MS progression, including infusions, oral medications, and injectables.
HIV Antiretrovirals
Single-tablet regimens (STRs) and combination antiretroviral therapies that suppress HIV viral load to undetectable levels.