Full price comparison · US & Canada
Acular Prices — US Pharmacy Cost vs Canada — Save Up to 76% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Ketorolac Tromethamine, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$14.76
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.050
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.210
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 0.5%
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| $14.76Lowest | $17.76 | $31.05 | |
| $14.76Lowest | $17.76 | $31.05 | |
| $15.90 | $15.90 | $31.05 | |
| $17.06 | $20.06 | $31.05 | |
| $17.06 | $20.06 | $31.05 | |
| $18.78 | $21.78 | $31.05 | |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | $31.05 | |
| $24.28 | $27.28 | $31.05 | |
| $34.82 | $37.82 | $31.05 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 0.005from $18.34
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18.34 | — | $0.00 | $18.34Lowest | |
| $20.38 | — | $0.00 | $20.38 |
Generic · 0.005from $32.03
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.82 | — | $0.00 | $48.21Lowest | |
| $5.36 | — | $0.00 | $53.57 | |
| $6.41 | — | $0.00 | $32.03 | |
| $7.12 | — | $0.00 | $35.59 |
Generic · 2 %from $31.99
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.700 | — | $0.00 | $63.18Lowest | |
| $1.07 | — | $0.00 | $31.99 |
Generic · 10 mgfrom $20.91
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.210 | 100 | Free | $20.91Lowest | |
| $0.320 | 100 | Free | $31.99 | |
| $0.570 | — | $0.00 | $56.85 | |
| $0.600 | 100 | $0.00 | $59.99 | |
| $0.630 | — | $0.00 | $63.17 | |
| $0.650 | 100 | $9.95 | $64.94 | |
| $0.880 | 100 | $0.00 | $87.86 |
Generic · 30 mg/mLfrom $66.84
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $66.84 | — | $0.00 | $66.84Lowest | |
| $66.84 | — | $0.00 | $66.84 | |
| $74.27 | — | $0.00 | $74.27 | |
| $74.27 | — | $0.00 | $74.27 |
Brand · 0.005from $32.03
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4.82 | — | $0.00 | $48.21Lowest | |
| $5.36 | — | $0.00 | $53.57 | |
| $6.41 | — | $0.00 | $32.03 | |
| $7.12 | — | $0.00 | $35.59 |
Brand · 2 %from $31.99
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.700 | — | $0.00 | $63.18Lowest | |
| $1.07 | — | $0.00 | $31.99 |
Brand · 10 mgfrom $20.91
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.210 | 100 | Free | $20.91Lowest | |
| $0.320 | 100 | Free | $31.99 | |
| $0.570 | — | $0.00 | $56.85 | |
| $0.600 | 100 | $0.00 | $59.99 | |
| $0.630 | — | $0.00 | $63.17 | |
| $0.650 | 100 | $9.95 | $64.94 | |
| $0.880 | 100 | $0.00 | $87.86 |
Brand · 30 mg/mLfrom $66.84
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $66.84 | — | $0.00 | $66.84Lowest | |
| $66.84 | — | $0.00 | $66.84 | |
| $74.27 | — | $0.00 | $74.27 | |
| $74.27 | — | $0.00 | $74.27 |
Canadian prices are converted to USD at the time of listing and shown before any duties. Shipping and delivery times vary by pharmacy.
Interchangeable forms
Per RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine), these share the same active ingredient and strength as Ketorolac Tromethamine.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ketorolac Tromethamine (Acular) expensive if I don't have insurance?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Ketorolac Tromethamine is around $14.76. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
Can I buy Ketorolac Tromethamine (Acular) at a Cost Plus Drugs price?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Ketorolac Tromethamine at roughly $0.050 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.
How much does Ketorolac Tromethamine (Acular) cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Ketorolac Tromethamine priced from about $0.210 per tablet (converted to USD), before shipping. Pack size and pharmacy both affect the final total — see the Canada pricing table for specifics.
Why does Ketorolac Tromethamine (Acular) cost more in one country than the other?
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.
Is Acular typically covered by Medicare plans?
Acular, the brand-name product, is generally not covered by Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. These plans typically cover the generic version, ketorolac eye drops. Regardless of Medicare coverage status, patients may find lower out-of-pocket costs by using prescription discount programs or manufacturer coupons.
Is a generic version of Acular available?
Yes. Acular is the brand-name product from Allergan. The generic alternative, ketorolac ophthalmic solution, is manufactured by several companies, including Micro Labs, Akorn, and Sandoz.
What is Acular used for?
Acular is a prescription eye drop designed to relieve eye discomfort caused by seasonal allergies. The typical dosage is one drop applied to the surface of each eye, four times daily during allergy season. Its active ingredient, ketorolac, is an NSAID that works by inhibiting prostaglandins—substances in the body that cause inflammation and discomfort during an allergic reaction.