Allopurinol (Allopurinol) Rx Price Comparison: US vs Canada — Save Up to 85% in the US

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Allopurinol is around $14.96. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Allopurinol at roughly $0.017 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 Allopurinol priced from about $0.110 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.

Allopurinol itself is a generic drug. Historically, it has been sold under the brand names Zyloprim (tablets) and Aloprim (injection).

Allopurinol is a prescription medication used to manage conditions caused by high uric acid levels. Its primary uses are treating gout, preventing the formation of uric acid kidney stones, and preventing tumor lysis syndrome (a dangerous increase in uric acid) in patients receiving chemotherapy for certain cancers. It works by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase, which reduces the body's production of uric acid.

Allopurinol oral tablets are commonly available in 100 mg and 300 mg strengths. Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose based on your condition, other medications, and how you respond to treatment. It's important to note that when used for gout, Allopurinol is a long-term preventive medication and may take several weeks to become fully effective. An initial increase in gout flares is possible during the first few months of therapy. This medication does not treat acute gout pain, so your doctor will likely prescribe a separate medication for pain relief.