Brand-name prescription
Lexapro
escitalopram
Compare your options
| Compare | LexaproBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Lexapro name | Regular genericescitalopram |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | from$14.74–16.09per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.04–0.06per tablet |
| Same as Lexapro? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by nameAlso sold by online clinics |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
Escitalopram from online clinics
Online clinics can prescribe it after an online visit, if it’s right for you, and mail it to you. Most don’t take insurance.
Prices and fees are from each clinic’s site, checked September 25, 2026. Check there for the full cost. If you already have a prescription, any pharmacy can fill the generic.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Lexapro | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 10 mg tabletper tablet | $15.41 | $0.04 |
| 20 mg tabletper tablet | $16.09 | $0.06 |
| 5 mg tabletper tablet | $14.74 | $0.04 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Lexapro, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Lexapro.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Lexapro’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.