Amlodipine Price in the United States (2026)
$0.010 per tablet
Amlodipine 5 mg tablet in the US: Pharmacy acquisition cost (NADAC). 30 tablets cost about $0.30. How many you need each day depends on your prescription.
Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and some types of chest pain (angina). It relaxes and widens blood vessels.
NADAC is what pharmacies pay to buy the medicine. What you pay at the counter depends on your insurance or discount card and is usually higher.
How much will amlodipine cost you?
Amlodipine prices in the United States by strength
| Strength | Product | Per unit | 30 units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg tablet | AMLODIPINE BESYLATE 5 MG TAB | $0.010 | $0.30 |
Pharmacy acquisition cost (NADAC): the National Average Drug Acquisition Cost, the average price US retail pharmacies pay to buy the medicine (the price you pay at the counter is usually higher).
Amlodipine price in the United States vs other countries
| Strength | Country | Price type | Per unit (USD) | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg tablet | India | Jan Aushadhi retail price (MRP) | $0.006 | -41% |
| 5 mg tablet | United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff reimbursement price | $0.032 | +215% |
Converted at ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026. Price types differ by country, so treat this as a guide.
Brand-name versions
What amlodipine is used for
Amlodipine is one of the most widely prescribed blood pressure medicines and is taken once a day. It is long-acting, so a single daily tablet controls blood pressure for 24 hours. Ankle swelling is a common side effect. Generic amlodipine is very cheap in most countries, while the original brand (Norvasc) can cost many times more.
Amlodipine belongs to the calcium channel blocker group of medicines. It is used for high blood pressure (hypertension). Only take it as prescribed by your doctor.
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Sources
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026 (as of 2026-10-21). data.medicaid.gov/dataset/fbb83258-11c7-47f5-8b18-5f8e79f7e704. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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