Lexapro (escitalopram) is a brand-name prescription medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder in certain people. For more information about Lexapro’s uses, refer to this article.
Here are some details about Lexapro:
Read on to learn about Lexapro and cost, as well as how to save money on prescriptions.
As with all medications, the cost of Lexapro can vary. Factors that may affect the price you’ll pay include:
To find out what the prescription cost of Lexapro will be for you, talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or insurance provider.
Note: If you have insurance, your insurance company may require prior authorization before it covers Lexapro. This means the company and your doctor will discuss Lexapro in regard to your treatment. The insurance company will then determine whether the medication is covered. If a drug requires prior authorization but you start treatment without the prior approval, you could pay the full cost of the medication. You can ask your insurance company whether Lexapro requires prior authorization.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about drug cost and Lexapro.
Yes, your pharmacist can help determine Lexapro’s cost with and without insurance. You can also reach out to your doctor or insurance company.
Your pharmacist can tell you what your out-of-pocket cost for Lexapro will be. This is the portion of the prescription cost that your insurance doesn’t cover.
If you don’t have insurance, talk with your pharmacist about Lexapro’s cash price. This is the cost without any discounts or insurance coverage. Note that the cost of medications without insurance is typically more than the cost with insurance.
If you need help paying for Lexapro, see the “Financial and insurance assistance” section below.
The price of 5-milligram (mg), 10-mg, and 20-mg Lexapro tablets may differ slightly depending on several factors. These include the pharmacy you use, your treatment plan, and whether you have insurance.
To find out the price of Lexapro tablets, talk with your pharmacist. The cost of Lexapro tablets can vary at different pharmacies. You can also reach out to your doctor or insurance company.
The cost of brand-name Lexapro tablets will likely differ from the cost of generic (escitalopram) liquid oral solution.* This is because of several factors.
Brand-name drugs often cost more than generic drugs. But Lexapro tablets and escitalopram oral solution are different forms, so their dosing schedules may vary. This means you may take tablets more or less often than an oral solution, requiring more or less of the medication. (Lexapro isn’t available as an oral solution.)
The cost of Lexapro tablets and escitalopram oral solution may also depend on the pharmacy you use and whether you have insurance. For the exact price you’ll pay, talk with your pharmacist or insurance provider. You should also talk with your doctor to see which drug and form is right for you.
* If you’re interested in taking escitalopram, see the “Brand-name vs. generic drugs” section below.