How Much Does Urso Forte Cost? — Save Up to 70% in the US

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Ursodiol is around $22.63. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Ursodiol at roughly $0.200 per unit, a published price with no membership card or coupon involved. See the three-price comparison above for how that stacks up against discount-card pharmacies.

Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Ursodiol priced from about $0.670 per tablet (converted to USD), before shipping. Pack size and pharmacy both affect the final total — see the Canada pricing table for specifics.

Drug pricing is set separately in each country through different negotiation, regulatory, and distribution systems, so the same medication can legitimately carry different price tags on either side of the border. In this case, our data shows the US price is actually the lower of the two once a program like Cost Plus Drugs is factored in — the assumption that Canada is always cheaper doesn't hold for every drug.

Ursodiol is available as a generic medication from several manufacturers, including KVK-Tech, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals, and Lannett Company. The drug is also sold under the brand names Actigall, Urso 250, and Urso Forte.

Ursodiol is a naturally occurring bile acid. It works by reducing the liver's cholesterol production and decreasing intestinal cholesterol absorption, which helps dissolve cholesterol gallstones. It is also used to increase bile flow in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis. Importantly, it is not effective for calcified gallstones. Treatment for gallstone dissolution can take several months, and the medication's safety beyond 24 months of use has not been established. You should not use ursodiol if you have a known allergy to it or an obstruction in your liver or gallbladder. Always take the medication exactly as prescribed and inform your doctor of all other medications you are taking to avoid potential interactions. While sometimes prescribed for children, its safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been formally evaluated.

Common side effects of ursodiol can include headache, nausea, constipation, dizziness, mild stomach discomfort, diarrhea, cold-like symptoms, and hair loss. Although rare, serious allergic reactions (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat) require immediate medical attention. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Discuss any concerns with your doctor or pharmacist, and you can report adverse reactions to the FDA.