Tired of Calling Pharmacies to Find Corlanor?

You've got the prescription. Your doctor says you need Corlanor (ivabradine) for your heart failure. But when you show up at the pharmacy — or worse, after waiting in line — you hear: "We don't have it in stock."

It's frustrating. And if you're managing a serious condition like heart failure, delays in filling your prescription aren't just inconvenient — they can affect your health.

The good news is there are ways to check pharmacy stock without picking up the phone. Here's how.

Why Is Corlanor Sometimes Hard to Find?

Corlanor isn't like a common blood pressure pill that every pharmacy keeps on the shelf. A few things make it harder to find:

• Smaller patient population. Corlanor is prescribed for a specific subset of heart failure patients, so pharmacies don't always stock it routinely.
• Specialty medication. Some pharmacies categorize it as a specialty drug, which means they may need to special-order it.
• Brand vs. generic. Your pharmacy might stock generic ivabradine but not brand-name Corlanor, or vice versa. Both contain the same active ingredient.
• Intermittent supply issues. While there's no major nationwide shortage, individual pharmacies can run out due to distribution and ordering cycles.

For more background, read our article on why Corlanor can be hard to find.

How to Check Stock Without Calling

1. Use MedFinder

MedFinder lets you search for Corlanor and generic ivabradine availability by location. Just enter your medication and zip code, and you'll see which nearby pharmacies have it in stock — no phone calls needed.

This is the fastest way to check multiple pharmacies at once.

2. Check Pharmacy Websites and Apps

Several major pharmacy chains let you check medication availability online:

• CVS: Use the CVS app or website to check if a medication is available at your local store.
• Walgreens: The Walgreens app allows you to search medications and see nearby availability.
• Walmart: Walmart's pharmacy tool can show whether a drug is in stock at your local store.
• Rite Aid: Check their website or call their automated pharmacy line.

Keep in mind that online stock info isn't always real-time. A pharmacy might show stock online but be out when you arrive, or vice versa.

3. Use Your Insurance Company's Pharmacy Locator

Most insurance companies have a tool that shows you in-network pharmacies and sometimes indicates which ones dispense specific medications. Log into your insurer's website or app and look for a "find a pharmacy" feature.

4. Ask Your Doctor's Office

Your doctor's office — especially if they're a heart failure clinic — may know which local pharmacies regularly stock Corlanor. They deal with this medication frequently and can save you time.

5. Try Specialty or Mail-Order Pharmacies

If you can't find Corlanor at a retail pharmacy, specialty and mail-order pharmacies often have better availability for less common medications. Options include:

• Your insurance company's preferred mail-order pharmacy
• Amazon Pharmacy
• Specialty pharmacies affiliated with your health system

Mail-order can also save you money — you often get a 90-day supply at a lower per-dose cost.

If You Prefer to Call

Sometimes a quick phone call is still the best option. Here are tips to make it efficient:

• Call the pharmacy, not the store. Ask to be transferred directly to the pharmacy department.
• Have your details ready. Tell them you need ivabradine (generic) or Corlanor (brand), the strength (5 mg or 7.5 mg), and quantity.
• Ask about ordering. If they don't have it, ask how long a special order would take. Many pharmacies can get it in 1–2 business days.
• Call in the morning. Pharmacies are usually less busy early in the day, so you're more likely to get through quickly.

Once You Find It in Stock

Once you've located a pharmacy with Corlanor:

• Transfer your prescription. If it's at a different pharmacy than usual, ask them to transfer it. Most pharmacies can do this with a quick phone call.
• Check the price before picking up. Prices vary significantly between pharmacies. Brand Corlanor can cost $450–$600 per month, while generic ivabradine runs $80–$250. See our guide on saving money on Corlanor.
• Set up auto-refills. Once you find a reliable pharmacy, set up automatic refills so you don't have to search again next month.
• Ask about 90-day supplies. A 90-day supply means fewer trips and fewer chances of running into stock issues.

Final Thoughts

Finding Corlanor in stock doesn't have to mean calling pharmacy after pharmacy. Tools like MedFinder, pharmacy apps, and mail-order options make it much easier to locate your medication without the hassle.

If you're dealing with ongoing availability issues, talk to your doctor about whether alternative treatments might work as a backup plan while you sort out your supply.