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Reviewed by the WeighedHealth Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of July 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
All state Medicaid programs cover generic escitalopram broadly. Typical copay $0-$4/month.
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All state Medicaid programs cover generic escitalopram broadly. Typical copay $0-$4/month.