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Is pindolol covered by Medicare?
Pindolol is a beta-blocker medication often prescribed to manage high blood pressure.
Since doctors often prescribe beta-blockers, you should get coverage for pindolol or an appropriate alternative through your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage prescription drug (MAPD) plan.
When does Medicare cover pindolol?
Your doctor may prescribe pindolol or another drug within the same class to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
If you're part of a Medicare Part D plan, which covers prescription drugs, your plan should cover at least two drugs from commonly prescribed drug classes like beta-blockers.
However, whether your specific Part D plan covers pindolol depends on whether the drug is in the plan's formulary, which is the list of drugs the plan covers. If pindolol isn't in the formulary, your plan should generally cover an acceptable alternative.
If you're part of a MAPD plan, there's no need to sign up for a separate Part D plan. Your potential coverage for pindolol may work the same way.
How much does pindolol cost with Medicare?
Sixty-five-milligram (mg) pindolol tablets cost between $25 and $49, depending on the pharmacy you choose. If you're looking at a 10-mg dose, prices range from $28 to $69.
But the actual amount you may pay out of pocket for pindolol after Medicare coverage kicks in depends on which tier the drug falls into on your plan's formulary. Generally, higher tiers mean paying more out of pocket, but generic drugs are usually in lower tiers, making them more affordable.
That said, it's also important to keep in mind your monthly premiums and deductibles when considering your overall drug costs. Since private insurers manage Part D and MAPD plans, these costs can vary by plan. But no Medicare drug plan deductible can be higher than $590 in 2025, and you don't have to pay more than $2,000 total annually out of pocket for your medications.
