Losartan (Cozaar) Medicare Coverage

Losartan is a medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is also used to help treat the effects of kidney disease for people with diabetes. The brand name equivalent of Losartan is called Cozaar.

Losartan is typically taken once per day, and your dose can vary based on the extent of your high blood pressure.

Losartan blocks your body from making substances that constrict your blood vessels. Your blood vessels are able to relax and your blood pressure lowers.

The most common side effects of Losartan include signs of a common cold, dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea and back pain.

How much does Losartan cost with Medicare?

Losartan coverage and costs may vary based on the specific plan you have, as well as what coverage stage you're in.

Contact your plan carrier or consult your plan formulary for more cost information.

Does Medicare cover Losartan?

According to GoodRx, 100% of Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D plans covered Losartan in 2023.¹

• Medicare Advantage plans or Part D plans that cover Losartan include copay amounts that can range widely from one plan to another. Plan members may also be responsible for meeting a deductible before the plan’s drug coverage kicks in.
  
  
• Medicare Advantage plans that offer prescription drug coverage are called Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans (MA-PD). 89% of 2023 Medicare Advantage plans included prescription drug coverage.²
  
  
• Medicare prescription drugs plans each have their own formulary, or drug list, that details what prescription drugs are covered by the plan and how they are covered.

Drug coverage may vary based on plan availability. You may be able to find Medicare Advantage plan options in your area that cover Losartan. We represent carriers such as Humana, UnitedHealthcare^®, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare, Wellcare, or Kaiser Permanente.

You can also compare Part D prescription drug plans available where you live and enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan online when you visit MyRxPlans.com.

Additional information

You can take losartan with or without food. If you experience side effects, taking it with food may help.

You may not notice the benefit of losartan. Even if you feel fine, do not stop taking this medication without talking to your doctor. Losartan is important for preventing heart attack and stroke.

You may feel dizzy while taking losartan. If you have a lot of dizzy episodes or pass out, talk to your doctor as your blood pressure may be too low. Also call your doctor if you experience any unusual swelling.

If you are pregnant, do not take losartan or similar medications. Losartan is toxic to developing fetuses and can cause injury or death. If you become pregnant while taking losartan, call your doctor and discontinue losartan as soon as possible.

This article is for informational purposes only. It is not healthcare advice, treatment, or diagnosis. It is not an endorsement of or recommendation for this medication. Speak to your doctor or healthcare provider about your specific healthcare needs, including your prescription medications. Only take medication as directed by your doctor.

Coverage and costs of prescription medications will vary by Medicare plan. Not all plans are available in all areas.

Written by Hayden Gharibyar, Pharm.D.