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Escitalopram 5 mg
NDC: 43547-0280-10
💰 Pharmacy Cost Benchmark
$0.04 / tablet
30-day estimate: $1.26 · 90-day: $3.78
Source: NADAC (CMS) · Effective: 2026-05-20
Estimated fair retail range
$1.88 – $3.77
For a typical 30-day supply (1 unit/day).
🔄 Compare Alternatives
| Drug | Per-unit cost | 30-day supply |
|---|---|---|
| generic — escitalopram 10 MG Oral Tablet← cheapest | $0.04 / EA | $1.19 |
| generic — escitalopram 15 MG Oral Capsule | $5.42 / EA | $162.70 |
| brand — escitalopram 5 MG Oral Tablet [Lexapro] | $14.04 / EA | $421.24 |
| brand — escitalopram 10 MG Oral Tablet [Lexapro] | $15.43 / EA | $463.02 |
| brand — escitalopram 20 MG Oral Tablet [Lexapro] | $16.11 / EA | $483.15 |
📈 Price History (last 12 months)
▼ -68.0% since Dec 2016
⚠️ Important
- NADAC reflects pharmacy acquisition cost, not your out-of-pocket cost.
- Actual prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location.
- This is not medical advice. Always consult your pharmacist.