Full price comparison · US & Canada
Azelaic Acid (Azelaic Acid) Rx Price Comparison: US vs Canada — Save Up to 95% in Canada
Cheaper in Canada
0%
lower price for Azelaic Acid, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$29.14
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$12.19
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.550
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 50gm of 15%
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| $29.14Lowest | $32.14 | $11.99 | |
| $40.40 | $40.40 | $11.99 | |
| $49.47 | $52.47 | $11.99 | |
| $49.47 | $52.47 | $11.99 | |
| $49.99 | $49.99 | $11.99 | |
| $54.65 | $57.65 | $11.99 | |
| $59.00 | $59.00 | $11.99 | |
| $95.67 | $98.67 | $11.99 | |
| $95.67 | $98.67 | $11.99 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 10 %from $30.09
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.810 | — | $14.95 | $73.00Lowest | |
| $0.830 | — | $0.00 | $74.34 | |
| $1.43 | — | $14.95 | $128.43 | |
| $1.51 | — | $14.95 | $90.66 | |
| $2.01 | — | $0.00 | $30.09 |
Initial · 20 %from $15.95
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.550 | — | Free | $33.10Lowest | |
| $0.580 | — | $14.95 | $52.00 | |
| $0.730 | — | Free | $43.99 | |
| $0.780 | — | $0.00 | $70.14 | |
| $1.06 | — | Free | $15.95 | |
| $1.80 | — | Free | $26.99 | |
| $2.12 | — | $0.00 | $31.85 |
Generic · 10 %from $30.09
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.810 | — | $14.95 | $73.00Lowest | |
| $0.830 | — | $0.00 | $74.34 | |
| $1.43 | — | $14.95 | $128.43 | |
| $1.51 | — | $14.95 | $90.66 | |
| $2.01 | — | $0.00 | $30.09 |
Generic · 20 %from $15.95
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.550 | — | Free | $33.10Lowest | |
| $0.580 | — | $14.95 | $52.00 | |
| $0.730 | — | Free | $43.99 | |
| $0.780 | — | $0.00 | $70.14 | |
| $1.06 | — | Free | $15.95 | |
| $1.80 | — | Free | $26.99 | |
| $2.12 | — | $0.00 | $31.85 |
Brand · 10 %from $30.09
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.810 | — | $14.95 | $73.00Lowest | |
| $0.830 | — | $0.00 | $74.34 | |
| $1.43 | — | $14.95 | $128.43 | |
| $1.51 | — | $14.95 | $90.66 | |
| $2.01 | — | $0.00 | $30.09 |
Brand · 20 %from $15.95
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.550 | — | Free | $33.10Lowest | |
| $0.580 | — | $14.95 | $52.00 | |
| $0.730 | — | Free | $43.99 | |
| $0.780 | — | $0.00 | $70.14 | |
| $1.06 | — | Free | $15.95 | |
| $1.80 | — | Free | $26.99 | |
| $2.12 | — | $0.00 | $31.85 |
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 Azelaic Acid.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Azelaic Acid (Azelaic Acid) cost without insurance?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Azelaic Acid is around $29.14. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
Can I buy Azelaic Acid (Azelaic Acid) at a Cost Plus Drugs price?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Azelaic Acid at roughly $12.19 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 Azelaic Acid (Azelaic Acid) cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Azelaic Acid priced from about $0.550 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 Azelaic Acid (Azelaic Acid) 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 Canadian price coming in lower — but that isn't true for every drug, so it's worth checking each medication individually rather than assuming.
Is azelaic acid covered by Medicare plans?
Many Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans do cover azelaic acid. The patient's cost will depend on their specific plan phase, such as deductible or copay. If Medicare coverage is not available or the copay is high, patients have the option to use a pharmacy discount card to pay for their prescription instead.
Does Medicaid provide coverage for azelaic acid?
Medicaid typically covers azelaic acid when it is prescribed for a medically necessary condition, though prior authorization is often required. Coverage and patient costs vary significantly by state and individual plan. If obtaining coverage is difficult or the copay is higher than available discount prices, patients may use a pharmacy savings card as an alternative payment method.
What are the brand-name versions of azelaic acid?
Azelaic acid is the generic name for the medication. The brand-name version for the 15% gel used for rosacea is Finacea. The 20% cream formulation for acne is marketed under the brand name Azelex.