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Lisinopril

Lisinopril

Generic availableHypertensionby Various
$6.00
avg cost per claim
-32.4% year-over-year
$178.0M
Medicare Spending
28,960,000
Total Claims
4,520,000
Beneficiaries
$39.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Lisinopril Costs $6.00 Per Claim

Lisinopril (Lisinopril) is used to treat hypertension. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $178.0M on this drug, covering 4,520,000 beneficiaries across 28,960,000 claims.

A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Lisinopril or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Spending on Lisinopril decreased by 32.4% year-over-year, likely due to generic competition reducing prices.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$6.00
Avg annual cost per patient$39.00
Total Medicare spending$178.0M
Total claims28,960,000
Beneficiaries4,520,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Lisinopril
Generic Name
Lisinopril
Active Ingredient
Lisinopril
Manufacturer
Various
Dosage Form
N/A
Route
N/A
Condition
Hypertension
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Lisinopril (Lisinopril) costs an average of $6.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $39.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

Yes, a generic version of Lisinopril (Lisinopril) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Lisinopril.

Medicare Part D spent $178.0M on Lisinopril, covering 4,520,000 beneficiaries across 28,960,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Lisinopril, which is typically much cheaper. You can also compare prices at different pharmacies, use prescription discount programs, or ask your doctor about therapeutic alternatives in the same drug class.

Cost data reflects Medicare Part D spending and may not represent retail pharmacy prices. Average cost per claim represents the total drug cost (not patient out-of-pocket) divided by total claims.