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Irbesartan vs Olmesartan

Compare Irbesartan and Olmesartan side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

IrbesartanOlmesartan
Drug classAngiotensin 2 Receptor BlockerAngiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Used to treatDiabetic kidney disease, High blood pressure, Left ventricular dysfunctionDiabetic kidney disease, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Left ventricular dysfunction
Generic priceFrom $0.082 each, about $2.47 for 30 (75 mg tablet)From $0.057 each, about $1.72 for 30 (5 mg tablet (Medoxomil))
Brand priceAvapro: from $7.34 each, about $220 for 30 (150 mg tablet)Benicar: from $10.13 each, about $304 for 30 (5 mg tablet)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 98% less than the brandGeneric costs over 99% less than the brand