Skip to main content

sGC Stimulators

sGC stimulators are used to treat pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. They help signal smooth muscles and blood vessels to relax, lowering pulmonary blood pressure.

Why are sgc stimulators prescribed?

  1. Heart Failure (100%)
  2. Pulmonary Hypertension (0%)

Key takeaways

Soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulators are used to treat chronic heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). They work by activating sGC, which helps relax blood vessels and improve blood flow. These medications are available in oral form. Examples include Verquvo (vericiguat) and Adempas (riociguat).

Prices for popular sGC Stimulators medications
Viewing 2 of 2 medications
tablet icon

Verquvo

as low as$670
VERICIGUAT lowers the risk of death and reduces the need for hospitalization caused by heart failure. It works by relaxing your blood vessels and lowering the blood pressure in your lungs, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body.
See pricesMore info
tablet icon

Adempas

RIOCIGUAT treats pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition that causes high blood pressure in the lungs. It works by relaxing your blood vessels and lowering the blood pressure in your lungs, which makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body. It can also help you breathe easier and be more active.
See pricesMore info
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

Subscribe and save

Get prescription saving tips and more from GoodRx Health. Enter your email to sign up

By signing up, I agree to GoodRx’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and to receive marketing messages from GoodRx.

Compare other sGC Stimulators drugs

Verquvo vs EntrestoBrenzavvy vs FarxigaBrenzavvy vs JardianceEntresto vs FarxigaEntresto vs Jardiance

Browse medications

View All
Research prescriptions and over-the-counter medications from A to Z, compare drug prices, and start saving.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ