How Much Is Amlodipine Without Insurance?

Amlodipine (Norvasc, Katerzia, Norliqva) is a popular calcium channel blocker that’s FDA approved to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). The medication is also used to treat coronary artery disease and certain types of angina (chest pain).

Costs can quickly add up when it comes to managing a heart condition. So if you’re wondering how much amlodipine costs, you’re not alone. And while several factors can affect the medication’s price, there are plenty of ways to save money.

How much does amlodipine cost without insurance?

Amlodipine comes as an oral tablet, an oral solution, and a liquid suspension. Most people take it once a day. Without insurance, the average cash price for 30 tablets of amlodipine 5 mg (a common dosage) is $23.56.

The table below shows the average retail price for 30 tablets of generic amlodipine and brand-name Norvasc at different doses. Tablet doses range from 2.5 mg to 10 mg. The table also includes prices for 1 bottle of the oral solution (brand-name Norliqva) and the liquid suspension (brand-name Katerzia).

Which factors affect the cost of amlodipine?

Many factors can affect how much amlodipine costs, such as:

• Location: Prescription costs vary depending on where you live in the U.S. For example, people living in New Orleans pay more for prescriptions overall than people living in Denver.

• Pharmacy: Different pharmacies may have different prices for the same medication — even when they’re located near one another. Using GoodRx can help you compare prices between pharmacies and find the best deal.

• Brand versus generic: Generic medications typically cost less than brand-name versions.

• Dose and quantity: The cost of amlodipine tablets may vary slightly depending on whether you’re taking the 2.5 mg, 5 mg, or 10 mg tablet. And a 90-day supply of the medication will cost more up front than a 30-day supply.

• Insurance and discounts: Using insurance or applying discounts, such as GoodRx, can lower your costs. Even if your insurance covers your medication, it’s a good idea to double-check the price with GoodRx. You might find GoodRx offers a lower price than your insurance.

Does insurance cover amlodipine?

Amlodipine is widely covered by insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Most plans typically cover the medication without restrictions. But in rare cases, some insurance providers require prior authorization. This is when your prescriber needs to submit information to your insurance plan explaining why you need amlodipine.

Before filling your prescription, check your plan’s formulary (list of covered medications) and summary of benefits and coverage. This will help you understand:

• Whether amlodipine is covered under your plan

• Your potential out-of-pocket costs, such as copays or coinsurance

• Potential restrictions, such as quantity limits or prior authorization requirements

Ways to save on amlodipine

Here are five ways to save money on amlodipine, whether or not you have insurance coverage.

5. Tap into your HSA, FSA, or HRA funds

With a health savings account (HSA), a flexible spending account (FSA), or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), you can use pretax funds to pay for prescription medications like amlodipine. This can help you save money through tax savings.

FSA funds expire after a set deadline, while unused HSA funds roll over every year. That means you can use the dollars in an HSA to pay for medications and other qualified health expenses in the future. HRA funds may or may not roll over, depending on how your employer handles unused funds.

The bottom line

Amlodipine (Norvasc, Katerzia, Norliqva) is a commonly prescribed blood pressure medication. Without insurance, 30 tablets of amlodipine 5 mg cost an average of $323.20. But you could pay as little as $5.40 at certain pharmacies in your area with a GoodRx coupon.

There are ways to save on brand-name versions of amlodipine too. For instance, anyone with a valid prescription, regardless of insurance status, can use GoodRx to buy a 30-day supply of brand-name Norvasc at an exclusive cash price. And manufacturer savings cards can help lower your copays for Norvasc, Kateriza, or Norliqva if you have commercial insurance.

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Written by:

Charlene Rhinehart, CPA

Charlene Rhinehart, CPA, was a personal finance editor at GoodRx. She has been a certified public accountant for over a decade.

Written by:

Kristine Foley, PharmD

Kristine Foley is a licensed pharmacist with over 13 years of community pharmacy experience. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers University.

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Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD

Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD, is the director of pharmacy content for GoodRx. She has over a decade of experience as a pharmacist and has worked in clinical, academic, and administrative roles.

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Methodology

We obtained national prescription coverage data for each medication from Managed Markets Insight & Technology (MMIT). The data reflects health insurance coverage as of January 2025. 

We calculated the percentage of enrollees in plans that cover each medication by dividing the number of enrollees covered for the medication within a specific insurance channel (e.g., ACA, Medicare, Medicaid) by the total number of enrollees in all plans within that channel. 

We determined the percentage of enrollees in plans with a prior authorization requirement by calculating the proportion of enrollees in plans that required prior authorization for the medication within each channel. 

Finally, we measured the percentage of enrollees in plans with a step therapy requirement by calculating the proportion of enrollees in plans that imposed step therapy requirements for the medication in each channel. 

These estimates, derived from national MMIT coverage data, provide insight into health insurance coverage for each medication. They take into account restrictions such as prior authorization, step therapy, and quantity limits. The percentages are expressed relative to the total number of enrollees covered by various insurance channels, including ACA plans, commercial (excluding ACA) plans, Medicare, and Medicaid (both state-run and managed care plans).