BENICAR HCT vs OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	BENICAR HCT	OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.91 /30	~$0.91 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL	HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL
Manufacturer	Cosette	Micro Labs
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

benicar hct olmesartan medoxomil and hydrochlorothiazide

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.91 /30

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL

Manufacturer

Cosette

Micro Labs

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Benicar Hct or Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide?

By our independent rating, Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Benicar Hct. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Benicar Hct or Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.91 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Benicar Hct and Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide?

Both Benicar Hct and Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide share the active ingredient Hydrochlorothiazide and Olmesartan Medoxomil.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.