Telmisartan Price in the United States (2026)
$0.15 per tablet
Telmisartan 40 mg tablet in the US: Pharmacy acquisition cost (NADAC). 30 tablets cost about $4.59. How many you need each day depends on your prescription.
Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure and to lower cardiovascular risk.
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 telmisartan cost you?
Telmisartan prices in the United States by strength
| Strength | Product | Per unit | 30 units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 mg tablet | TELMISARTAN 40 MG TABLET | $0.15 | $4.59 |
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).
Telmisartan price in the United States vs other countries
| Strength | Country | Price type | Per unit (USD) | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 mg tablet | India | Jan Aushadhi retail price (MRP) | $0.013 | -91% |
| 40 mg tablet | United Kingdom | NHS Drug Tariff reimbursement price | $0.075 | -51% |
Converted at ECB reference rates of 23 October 2026. Price types differ by country, so treat this as a guide.
What telmisartan is used for
Telmisartan is a long-acting angiotensin receptor blocker taken once a day. It is especially widely used in India and other parts of Asia, both alone and in combination tablets with amlodipine or a diuretic. Like other medicines in its class, it needs periodic blood tests for kidney function and potassium.
Telmisartan belongs to the angiotensin receptor blocker (arb) 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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