Which is cheaper, Losartan or Valsartan?

Losartan is generally cheaper, starting at $10.00 per month compared to $10.00 per month for Valsartan. The lowest price is at Costco ($9.49 per month).

What is the difference between Losartan and Valsartan?

Losartan (losartan 50mg) and Valsartan (valsartan (Diovan)) are different medications in the cardiovascular category.

Is Losartan or Valsartan covered by provincial drug plans?

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

Losartan vs Valsartan: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

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

Losartan starts at $10.00 per month, while Valsartan starts at $10.00 per month in Canada. Losartan contains losartan 50mg, while Valsartan contains valsartan (Diovan). Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Losartan	Valsartan
Price Range	$10–$28 per month	$10–$28 per month
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($9.49 per month)	Costco ($9.49 per month)
Generic Name	losartan 50mg	valsartan (Diovan)
Route	Oral tablet	Oral tablet
Category	Cardiovascular	Cardiovascular
ODB Coverage	General Benefit	General Benefit

Pharmacy Total Breakdown

Pharmacy	Losartan	Valsartan
Costco	$9.49 per month	$9.49 per month
Walmart	$19.97 per month	$19.97 per month
Rexall	$25.49 per month	$25.49 per month
Shoppers Drug Mart	$27.49 per month	$27.49 per month

Full Drug Pages

Losartan losartan 50mg $10–$28 per month Valsartan valsartan (Diovan) $10–$28 per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Losartan or Valsartan?: Losartan is generally cheaper, starting at $10.00 per month compared to $10.00 per month for Valsartan. The lowest price is at Costco ($9.49 per month).
What is the difference between Losartan and Valsartan?: Losartan (losartan 50mg) and Valsartan (valsartan (Diovan)) are different medications in the cardiovascular category.
Is Losartan or Valsartan covered by provincial drug plans?: Losartan: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary. Valsartan: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26