Which is cheaper, Ramipril or Losartan?

Ramipril is generally cheaper, starting at $6.00/mo compared to $8.00/mo for Losartan. The lowest price is at Costco ($4.00/mo).

What is the difference between Ramipril and Losartan?

Ramipril (ramipril 5–10mg) and Losartan (losartan 50mg) are different medications in the cardiovascular category.

Is Ramipril or Losartan covered by provincial drug plans?

Ramipril: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Losartan: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Ramipril vs Losartan: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Name: Ramipril vs Losartan: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)
Creator: TeleTest
Published: 2026-02-26

Ramipril starts at $6/mo, while Losartan starts at $8/mo in Canada. Ramipril contains ramipril 5–10mg, while Losartan contains losartan 50mg. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Ramipril	Losartan
Price Range	$6–$18/mo	$8–$20/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($4.00/mo)	Costco ($5.00/mo)
Generic Name	ramipril 5–10mg	losartan 50mg
Route	Oral tablet	Oral tablet
Category	Cardiovascular	Cardiovascular
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy	Ramipril	Losartan
Costco	$4.00/mo	$5.00/mo
Walmart	$8.50/mo	$10.00/mo
Rexall	$10.80/mo	$12.50/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart	$12.50/mo	$14.50/mo

Full Drug Pages

Ramipril ramipril 5–10mg $6–$18/mo Losartan losartan 50mg $8–$20/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ramipril or Losartan?: Ramipril is generally cheaper, starting at $6.00/mo compared to $8.00/mo for Losartan. The lowest price is at Costco ($4.00/mo).
What is the difference between Ramipril and Losartan?: Ramipril (ramipril 5–10mg) and Losartan (losartan 50mg) are different medications in the cardiovascular category.
Is Ramipril or Losartan covered by provincial drug plans?: Ramipril: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Losartan: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26