How to Find Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) in Stock Near You (Tools + Tips)

When your Entresto prescription is ready but your pharmacy doesn't have it, every day without the medication matters for your heart health. The good news: with the right tools and strategy, you can locate sacubitril/valsartan in stock without spending hours on hold with pharmacies. Here's a step-by-step guide.

Why You Might Need to Search Multiple Pharmacies

Not all pharmacies stock every strength of sacubitril/valsartan. The drug comes in three tablet strengths — 24/26 mg, 49/51 mg, and 97/103 mg — and during the ongoing brand-to-generic transition, individual pharmacies may carry the brand but not the generic, or vice versa. Availability also varies by chain, region, and week.

Step 1: Confirm Your Strength and Formulation

Before you start searching, make sure you know exactly what's on your prescription:

Brand name (Entresto) or generic (sacubitril/valsartan)?

Strength: 24/26 mg, 49/51 mg, or 97/103 mg?

Tablet or Sprinkle capsule (for pediatric patients)?

If your prescription specifies brand-name Entresto, ask your doctor whether the generic is acceptable — it's FDA-approved as bioequivalent and is now significantly cheaper. Having flexibility between brand and generic greatly expands your options.

Step 2: Use medfinder to Call Pharmacies for You

medfinder is the fastest way to locate sacubitril/valsartan near you. You provide your medication, dosage strength, and zip code. medfinder then contacts pharmacies in your area by phone to check which ones have it in stock and can fill your prescription. The results are texted directly to you — no hold music, no repeated phone tag.

Step 3: Call Pharmacies Directly (If You Prefer)

If you're doing this yourself, call your target pharmacies and ask specifically: "Do you have sacubitril/valsartan [or Entresto] 97 mg/103 mg tablets in stock today?" Always ask about both the brand and the generic, and confirm the quantity in stock is sufficient for your 30-day supply (60 tablets for twice-daily dosing).

Good pharmacy types to try:

Large chains: CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacy, Costco, Kroger, Rite Aid

Specialty pharmacies: Accredo, specialty divisions of major chains

Hospital pharmacies: Often carry a fuller supply of cardiac medications

Step 4: Use Price Comparison Tools to Find the Best Pharmacy

Tools like GoodRx and SingleCare can show you which local pharmacies have sacubitril/valsartan priced and listed in their system — which often, though not always, correlates with availability. While these apps don't give real-time stock data, they're useful for narrowing your list of pharmacies to call.

A 30-day supply of generic sacubitril/valsartan can cost as little as $50 at CVS with a SingleCare savings card, compared to $600–$700 for brand-name Entresto without insurance. If you're uninsured or underinsured, this price difference is significant.

Step 5: Ask Your Cardiologist or Pharmacist to Help

Your cardiologist's office often knows which local pharmacies reliably stock their most-prescribed medications. Heart failure specialists deal with Entresto supply issues regularly and may have direct contacts at pharmacies or samples available. A pharmacist can also order sacubitril/valsartan if it's not on the shelf — in many areas with established supply chains, next-day delivery to the pharmacy is available.

Step 6: Consider Mail-Order Pharmacy

Mail-order pharmacies through your insurance plan often stock a wider inventory and can supply 90-day fills. If you're on a stable Entresto dose and not currently in a gap, switching to mail order for future refills can reduce the chance of missing a dose.

What to Do If You're Running Low Right Now

If you're almost out and can't find Entresto:

Call your prescriber immediately. Do not stop the medication without medical guidance.

Ask the prescriber about samples or emergency supply options.

Check Novartis patient assistance programs if cost is the barrier.

Related Resources

Read about why Entresto is hard to find in 2026 and how to save money on Entresto to get the full picture.