Refill your hypertension prescription right from home
If you suffer from hypertension, you know how important it is to manage your blood pressure. Dr. B offers you a more convenient way to refill your hypertension prescription with an online medical consultation.
Note that hypertension medication is available through Dr. B on a refill-only basis to patients with an existing prescription. You’ll be asked to upload a photo of your current medication as well as a blood pressure reading from the last three months.
How Dr. B treats hypertension
Tell us about your condition with a $15 online consultation. No video calls necessary.
If a hypertension refill prescription is recommended after a medical provider reviews your treatment, it will be sent to your pharmacy.
Pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy of your choice. Or, get it delivered.
How much will it cost?
Dr. B offers online consultations for $15, which is less than most co-pays. If a hypertension refill prescription is appropriate, your out-of-pocket cost for your medication will depend on your insurance and where you decide to get your prescription filled.
Medication
Hypertension treatments at Dr. B
Dr. B offers over 250 prescription treatments for hypertension. We’ve highlighted a few of our most popular and affordable options below, but you can also choose others, including both brand and generic medications. Please note that these drugs can only be prescribed as a refill at Dr. B.
Amlodipine
Amlodipine is a prescription tablet commonly used to treat hypertension. A calcium channel blocker (CCB), the medication works by relaxing blood vessels. Amlodipine may also prevent heart-related chest pain and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Prescription length:
30 days (with 2 refills)
Application:
1 tablet, taken daily
Typical pharmacy prices:
- Price with insurance: your co-pay ($10-40 with most plans)
- Price without insurance: starting at $6.25
Losartan
Losartan is a first-choice medication prescribed to treat hypertension. It's an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that relaxes blood vessels to lower blood pressure levels. Losartan can also help protect kidney function.
Prescription length:
30 days (with 2 refills)
Application:
1 tablet, taken daily
Typical pharmacy prices:
- Price with insurance: your co-pay ($10-40 with most plans)
- Price without insurance: starting at $9.81
Norvasc
Norvasc is a prescription tablet used as a first-line treatment for hypertension. In addition to lowering blood pressure, it may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. The drug is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) that works to relax the heart and blood vessels.
Prescription length:
30 days (with 2 refills)
Application:
1 tablet, taken daily
Typical pharmacy prices:
- Price with insurance: your co-pay ($10-40 with most plans)
- Price without insurance: starting at $6.25
Amlodipine
Amlodipine is a prescription tablet commonly used to treat hypertension. A calcium channel blocker (CCB), the medication works by relaxing blood vessels. Amlodipine may also prevent heart-related chest pain and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Losartan
Losartan is a first-choice medication prescribed to treat hypertension. It's an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) that relaxes blood vessels to lower blood pressure levels. Losartan can also help protect kidney function.
Norvasc
Norvasc is a prescription tablet used as a first-line treatment for hypertension. In addition to lowering blood pressure, it may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. The drug is a calcium channel blocker (CCB) that works to relax the heart and blood vessels.
Prescription length:
30 days (with 2 refills)
Prescription length:
30 days (with 2 refills)
Prescription length:
30 days (with 2 refills)
Application:
1 tablet, taken daily
Application:
1 tablet, taken daily
Application:
1 tablet, taken daily
Typical pharmacy prices:
- Price with insurance: your co-pay ($10-40 with most plans)
- Price without insurance: starting at $6.25
Typical pharmacy prices:
- Price with insurance: your co-pay ($10-40 with most plans)
- Price without insurance: starting at $9.81
Typical pharmacy prices:
- Price with insurance: your co-pay ($10-40 with most plans)
- Price without insurance: starting at $6.25
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Hypertension Questions
About Hypertension
Hypertension is higher-than-normal levels of blood pressure, or the force your blood applies to the inner walls of the arteries. The higher your blood pressure, the harder your heart has to work to pump blood—if left untreated, hypertension increases the risk of serious health issues like heart attack, kidney disease and stroke.
The specific causes of hypertension are often unknown. However, the following factors play a role in high blood pressure:
- Smoking
- Lack of physical activity
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Stress
- Genetics and family history
- Gender (hypertension affects more men than women)
- Kidney disease
Hypertension—known as a “silent killer”—doesn’t usually cause symptoms until it has reached a severe stage, making blood pressure screenings an important part of general health care. When symptoms occur, they can include shortness of breath, nosebleeds and headaches.
According to the American Heart Association, Stage 1 hypertension is characterized as blood pressure readings from 130 to 139 systolic or 80 to 89 diastolic, with Stage 2 defined as at least 140 systolic or at least 90 diastolic. A hypertensive crisis is blood pressure levels higher than 180 or over 90—people with these readings should seek medical help immediately.
For your safety, an initial hypertension diagnosis should come from an in-person medical provider versus a telehealth model. However, once you have been diagnosed with hypertension and provided an initial prescription, Dr. B is able to help refill that prescription virtually.
To get a refill, you’ll need 1) a photo of your most hypertension medication bottle (with your name and the name of the medication clearly visible) and 2) a blood pressure reading from the last 3 months.
Dr. B offers a variety of commonly prescribed hypertension medications. Generally, the treatments we offer fall into 3 categories:
- Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors help your body produce lower levels of angiotensin, a chemical that narrows the arteries. It helps relax blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.
- Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) prevent calcium from entering the arteries and heart, opening up blood vessels and reducing blood pressure.
- Diuretics help manage blood pressure by increasing urination, allowing your body to remove excess water, sodium and certain electrolytes.
In some cases, hypertension treatments consist of two medications (one from each of the above categories), or a 2-in-1 combination medication.
Hypertension medications are available in multiple formulations, including tablets, capsules and oral suspensions. Follow your prescribing doctor’s dosing instructions carefully.
In many cases, hypertension medications do not cause any side effects. If they do occur, they are usually mild and may include headaches, dizziness, nausea or swelling in the legs or feet. Talk to your prescribing doctor if you experience serious side effects.
Dr. B offers convenient refills for hypertension prescriptions via an online medical service with vetted doctors and medical providers. To get started, you'll complete a comprehensive health assessment. Next, a board-certified doctor or medical provider will review your health and medical history. If the provider recommends a refill for your hypertension prescription, they will send it to your pharmacy of choice for pick-up. Dr. B offers prescriptions for many safe and effective hypertension medications, including brand and generic options. Please not that refills are only available for your existing prescription.
Consultation: A consultation for a hypertension prescription refill costs $15.00, which is lower than most doctor co-pays. Currently we don’t submit medical consultation claims to insurance companies, but you can use insurance for the prescription itself at your pharmacy.
Medication: Dr. B only charges for the prescription consultation. Instead of marking up medications, we enable you to choose the most affordable or convenient pharmacy to get your prescription filled. Prices for your medication will vary depending on your insurance coverage and whether the drug is a brand or generic.
At this time we don’t submit medical consultation claims to insurance companies, but you can use insurance for the hypertension prescription at your pharmacy.
We’ll send you a reminder for a quick online check-in when it’s time for your next refill.
The whole team at Dr. B has been so helpful, making sure I got the best-suited medicine and checking up to see how things are going.
Kristin, Los Angeles
