Carvedilol is a generic prescription drug that’s used to treat high blood pressure and certain heart conditions. Carvedilol’s cost may depend on factors such as your dosage, whether you have health insurance, and the pharmacy you use.

Carvedilol is used to treat the following in adults:

Carvedilol comes as tablets and extended-release* capsules that you take by mouth. The drug is also available as the brand-name version Coreg.

* “Extended release” means the drug slowly releases the active ingredient over a long period of time. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.)

The price you pay for carvedilol can vary. Your cost may depend on your treatment plan, your insurance coverage, and the pharmacy you use.

To find out how much you’ll pay for carvedilol, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Note: If you have insurance, you may need to get prior authorization before your insurance provider will cover carvedilol. This means your insurer and your doctor will discuss carvedilol in regard to your treatment. Then the insurance company will determine whether the drug is covered. If carvedilol requires prior authorization and you don’t receive it before you start treatment, you could pay the full cost of the drug.

Be sure to ask your insurance company whether carvedilol requires prior authorization.

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Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about carvedilol and cost.

Are the prices different for certain strengths of carvedilol oral tablet, such as 12.5 mg and 25 mg?

Yes, different strengths of carvedilol may vary in price. The cost may also depend on:

  • your dosing schedule
  • your insurance coverage (if you have it)
  • the pharmacy you choose (if paying without insurance)
  • the quantity you’re prescribed (such as a 30-day or 90-day supply)

Carvedilol tablets are available in four strengths: 3.125 milligrams (mg), 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, and 25 mg.

Carvedilol is also available as extended-release* capsules. These capsules come in four strengths: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg.

To find out what you’ll pay for carvedilol, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider (if you have one).

* “Extended release” means the drug slowly releases the active ingredient over a long period of time. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.)

Is there a coupon available for carvedilol?

Yes, coupons for carvedilol are available online.

You may qualify for coupon savings, depending on whether you have insurance or plan to pay out of pocket. Your cost for carvedilol without insurance will likely be higher than if you have insurance coverage. Coupons can help lower your cost of the drug.

Carvedilol is available as tablets and extended-release capsules. Check any available carvedilol coupons to make sure they apply to the form your doctor has prescribed. You can also ask your doctor about coupons for carvedilol.

If you don’t have insurance, check with a few pharmacies for the best price on the form of carvedilol you’re prescribed. The pharmacist can also tell you about any coupons available for carvedilol.

Also, see the “Can I get help paying for carvedilol?” section below for some helpful resources.

Carvedilol is a generic drug. This means it’s an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. A generic is considered to be just as safe and effective as the original drug, but it usually costs less.

Carvedilol comes in brand-name versions called Coreg and Coreg CR. To find out how the costs of Coreg and Coreg CR compare with the costs of the generic versions, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

If you’ve been prescribed carvedilol and you’re interested in taking Coreg instead, talk with your doctor. They may prefer that you take one version instead of the other. In addition, you’ll need to check with your insurance provider. This is because your insurance may only cover one drug or the other.

Why is there such a cost difference between brand-name drugs and generics?

Years of research and testing are needed to ensure that brand-name drugs are safe and effective. This testing can make the drugs expensive. The drugmaker of a brand-name drug can sell the drug for up to 20 years. After that, other drugmakers can create generic versions. This competition in the market can lead to lower costs for generics. And because generics have the same active ingredients as brand-name drugs, they don’t need to be studied again. This can also lead to lower generic costs.

If you take carvedilol long term, you may be able to lower your costs in the following ways:

Look into getting a 90-day supply of your medication. You may be able to get a 90-day supply of carvedilol if approved by your insurance company. This could reduce your number of trips to the pharmacy and help lower the cost of carvedilol. If you’re interested in getting a 90-day supply of this drug, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.

Use a mail-order pharmacy to get your medication. Using a mail-order pharmacy might help lower your cost for carvedilol. Plus, you could get your medication without leaving home. Some Medicare plans may help cover the cost of mail-order drugs. You may also be able to get a 90-day supply of the drug through mail order. If you don’t have health insurance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to suggest online pharmacy options that could work for you.

If you need help covering the cost of carvedilol or understanding your insurance, check out these resources:

On these sites, you can find insurance information, details on drug assistance programs, and links to savings cards and other services.

If you have questions about how to pay for your prescription, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you still have questions about the cost of carvedilol, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They may be able to give you a better idea of what you’ll pay for this drug. But if you have health insurance, you’ll need to talk with your insurance provider to learn the actual cost you’ll pay for carvedilol.

Examples of questions you may want to ask your doctor or insurance provider include:

  • Do carvedilol tablets cost less than the extended-release capsules?
  • Does the cost of carvedilol depend on my dosage?
  • What are my options if I can’t afford carvedilol?

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