10mg · 30-count · Blood Pressure · Brand: Vasotec · Generic available
| Pharmacy | Cash Price | Per-30-Day Equiv. |
|---|---|---|
| Costco Cheapest | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Walmart | $11.78 | $11.78 |
| Kroger | $13.35 | $13.35 |
| Target | $15.31 | $15.31 |
| Rite Aid | $42.21 | $42.21 |
| CVS | $44.17 | $44.17 |
| Walgreens | $47.12 | $47.12 |
The generic form of Enalapril (Enalapril Maleate) contains the same active ingredient and is bioequivalent to the brand. Ask your pharmacist to dispense the generic — it works the same way, typically at a fraction of the brand-name cost.
Tip: In most states, pharmacists can substitute a generic unless your prescriber writes "dispense as written" (DAW).
Enalapril (10mg) is sold under the brand name Vasotec and the generic Enalapril Maleate. A standard supply tracked here is 30 units at 10mg.
Pharmacy pricing is not regulated in the United States, so retailers set their own cash prices. Large retailers like Walmart and Costco typically offer lower prices on generics because they use prescriptions as a traffic driver. Chain pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens tend to charge more for the same medication.
Blood pressure medications are typically taken long-term, so even small per-refill savings compound significantly over a year.
Enalapril belongs to a class of medications called ACE inhibitors. It's the same drug class as benazepril and lisinopril. It works by relaxing blood vessels and is typically prescribed for high blood pressure and certain heart failure or kidney-protective uses. Like other ACE inhibitors, a dry cough is a documented class-wide side effect in some patients, and switching within the class (or to an ARB) is a common next step if that happens.
Shop around. The cheapest pharmacy tracked here (Costco at $10.40) charges meaningfully less than the most expensive option ($47.12). A quick call can save real money.
Ask for the generic. If your doctor prescribed the brand-name Vasotec, ask your pharmacist whether a generic is available. In most states, pharmacists can substitute a generic unless the prescriber writes "dispense as written."
Use a discount card. Services like GoodRx, SingleCare, and WellRx can sometimes negotiate prices lower than retail cash. The estimated low price for Enalapril is around $9.05.
Enalapril has been a generic, first-line blood pressure medication for years, so there's no manufacturer copay card tied to it — savings come from comparing pharmacy cash prices rather than a brand assistance program.
Coverage depends on your specific plan and formulary. Most medications in this category are covered under standard health insurance, typically in Tier 1 or Tier 2. If your copay is higher than the cash price above, it may be cheaper to pay out of pocket — ask your pharmacist to compare. Prior authorization is uncommon for enalapril since ACE inhibitors are typically first-line, low-cost generics that most formularies place on their lowest cost-sharing tier.
Prices shown are estimated retail cash prices modeled from CMS's public NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) dataset, cross-referenced against typical major-chain retail markups. Actual prices vary by location and change frequently. RxCostCheck does not collect or sell your health data. Learn more →
How much does Enalapril cost without insurance?
Without insurance, Enalapril (10mg) ranges from $10.40 at Costco to $47.12 at Walgreens. With a discount card, the price can be as low as $9.05.
Where is the cheapest place to fill Enalapril?
Costco typically offers the lowest estimated cash price at $10.40 for 30 10mg.
Is there a generic for Enalapril?
Yes — the generic Enalapril Maleate is available and bioequivalent to Vasotec. Ask your pharmacist to dispense the generic to save money.
What if my insurance doesn't cover Enalapril at all?
Ask your prescriber whether a covered therapeutic alternative in the same drug class exists, or ask your pharmacist about a formulary exception or medical-necessity appeal — some plans will cover an otherwise-excluded drug once that documentation is on file. In the meantime, the cash and discount-card pricing shown above is usually the fastest fallback.
Does a 90-day supply of Enalapril cost less than three 30-day fills?
Often, yes — many pharmacies and insurance plans price a 90-day fill at a lower effective per-dose cost than separate 30-day fills, and some mail-order pharmacy benefits are built specifically around 90-day supplies. Ask your pharmacist or insurer whether a 90-day option is available for this medication before assuming the count shown above is your only choice.
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