Heart Health Resources & Coupons

FAQs about heart disease treatment

What is the most common heart medication?

The most common cardiovascular medication is Eliquis, according to SingleCare prescription fill data. Eliquis prevents and treats blood clots. It’s commonly prescribed after a hip or knee replacement, in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), and people with pulmonary embolism or DVT.

Entresto is a popular congestive heart failure treatment, according to SingleCare prescription fill data. Entresto (sacubitril-valsartan) improves heart function and reduces strain on the heart. It’s approved for chronic heart failure in adults and children.

Nitroglycerin is typically used for immediate chest pain (angina) relief. Various medications can be used to prevent angina, but beta blockers (metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol) are often the first-line treatment as they reduce heart rate, blood pressure, and the heart’s workload.

How much does heart medication cost?

Jardiance is one of the more expensive heart medications, as it was just approved for heart disease in 2021, and it does not have a generic version available. It’s also used to treat Type 2 diabetes. On average, Jardiance costs $860 for 30, 25 mg tablets without insurance. The typical dose of Jardiance for heart disease is 10-25 mg per day. SingleCare can reduce the cost of 30, 10 mg tablets of Jardiance to $484.

Eliquis is another brand-only drug, so it’s more expensive than heart medications with a generic version available. On average, Eliquis costs $810 for 60, 5 mg tablets. A free coupon from SingleCare can reduce your monthly Eliquis costs to $475 to $488, depending on your dosage. Lower your cost of blood thinners by asking your healthcare provider if you can switch to a generic, like warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, or aspirin.

Generic heart medications, such as amlodipine-besylate (generic Norvasc), lisinopril (generic Zestril), and metoprolol ER (generic Toprol XL), are the most affordable options. 

• Amlodipine costs $65 for 30, 10 mg tablets, but SingleCare’s lowest price is $4.

• Lisinopril costs $198 for 90, 10 mg tablets without insurance, but SingleCare’s lowest price is $7.

• Metoprolol ER costs $109 for 90, 25 mg tablets, but SingleCare’s lowest price is $9.

Does Medicare pay for heart medication?

If you’re admitted to the hospital, Medicare Part A may cover heart medication administered during your inpatient treatment.

Medicare Part B covers medications administered in a doctor’s office or outpatient settings, such as IV infusions of drugs like furosemide, bumetanide, or torsemide for heart failure.

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with prescription coverage and Part D will cover common heart medications, but copays vary by formulary. Generic drugs for blood pressure or cholesterol are usually on a lower-cost tier, while newer, brand-name drugs can have higher copays or prior authorization requirements.

If you have been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease and you’re eligible for Medicare, enrolling in a Medicare prescription drug plan will be especially helpful in lowering monthly healthcare costs.