Full price comparison · US & Canada
Azithromycin Prices — US Pharmacy Cost vs Canada — Save Up to 68% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Azithromycin, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$5.93
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.127
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.400
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 6 tablets
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kroger Pharmacy | $5.93Lowest | $8.93 | $77.19 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $5.93Lowest | $8.93 | $77.19 |
 Walmart Neighborhood Market | $8.34 | $11.34 | $77.19 |
 Walmart Pharmacy | $8.34 | $11.34 | $77.19 |
 Food Lion | $10.15 | $10.15 | $77.19 |
 Walgreens | $10.35 | $13.35 | $77.19 |
 Costco | $13.99 | $13.99 | $77.19 |
 Publix | $14.99 | $17.99 | $77.19 |
 CVS Pharmacy | $22.05 | $25.05 | $77.19 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 250 mgfrom $8.73
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com | $0.400 | 90 | $14.95 | $36.00Lowest |
 LifeRxPharmacy.com | $0.410 | 30 | $14.95 | $12.41 |
| $0.420 | 30 | $14.95 | $12.62 | |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $0.440 | 20 | $14.95 | $8.73 |
| $0.460 | 20 | $14.95 | $9.15 | |
 OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $0.470 | 30 | $14.95 | $14.20 |
| OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $0.500 | 20 | $14.95 | $10.00 |
 CanadaPharmacyPro.com | $0.540 | 90 | $14.95 | $48.51 |
| CanadaPharmacyPro.com | $0.570 | 60 | $14.95 | $34.24 |
 CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.570 | 30 | Free | $16.98 |
 InhalersOnline.com | $0.840 | 90 | $0.00 | $75.51 |
 CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.930 | 30 | Free | $27.99 |
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $1.25 | 10 | Free | $12.48 |
 GoldStarMeds.com | $1.49 | — | $0.00 | $148.79 |
 1800RxOnline.com | $1.65 | — | $0.00 | $165.32 |
 SPFPharmacy.com | $1.97 | 60 | $9.95 | $117.90 |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $2.40 | 10 | Free | $23.99 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $3.99 | 10 | $0.00 | $39.88 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $4.18 | 36 | $0.00 | $150.36 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $4.94 | 6 | $9.95 | $29.66 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $5.83 | 6 | $0.00 | $34.98 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $7.11 | — | $0.00 | $42.68 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $7.90 | — | $0.00 | $47.42 |
Initial · 600 mgfrom $104.13
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $4.34 | 30 | $14.95 | $130.17Lowest |
| $4.96 | 30 | $14.95 | $148.72 | |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $5.21 | 20 | $14.95 | $104.13 |
| $5.95 | 20 | $14.95 | $118.97 | |
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $10.40 | 30 | Free | $311.86 |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $10.77 | 30 | Free | $322.99 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $12.71 | 60 | $9.95 | $762.82 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $12.93 | 30 | $9.95 | $387.98 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $13.66 | 90 | $0.00 | $1,229.10 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $15.60 | 30 | $0.00 | $467.94 |
Initial · 1000 mgfrom $36.15
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $1.51 | 30 | $14.95 | $45.19Lowest |
| $1.72 | 30 | $14.95 | $51.63 | |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $1.81 | 20 | $14.95 | $36.15 |
| $1.94 | 20 | $14.95 | $38.87 | |
| InhalersOnline.com | $2.64 | 30 | $0.00 | $79.32 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $4.47 | 10 | $0.00 | $44.65 |
Generic · 250 mgfrom $179.52
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $6.63 | 90 | $14.95 | $596.31Lowest |
| $6.65 | 90 | $14.95 | $598.47 | |
| OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $6.72 | 90 | $14.95 | $604.95 |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $6.99 | 60 | $14.95 | $419.62 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $7.01 | 90 | $9.95 | $630.54 |
| $7.02 | 60 | $14.95 | $421.15 | |
| OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $7.10 | 60 | $14.95 | $425.71 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $7.42 | 30 | $9.95 | $222.60 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $9.18 | — | $0.00 | $275.29 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $9.97 | — | $0.00 | $179.52 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $10.20 | — | $0.00 | $305.88 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $11.08 | — | $0.00 | $199.47 |
Brand · 250 mgfrom $179.52
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $6.63 | 90 | $14.95 | $596.31Lowest |
| $6.65 | 90 | $14.95 | $598.47 | |
| OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $6.72 | 90 | $14.95 | $604.95 |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $6.99 | 60 | $14.95 | $419.62 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $7.01 | 90 | $9.95 | $630.54 |
| $7.02 | 60 | $14.95 | $421.15 | |
| OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $7.10 | 60 | $14.95 | $425.71 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $7.42 | 30 | $9.95 | $222.60 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $9.18 | — | $0.00 | $275.29 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $9.97 | — | $0.00 | $179.52 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $10.20 | — | $0.00 | $305.88 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $11.08 | — | $0.00 | $199.47 |
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 Azithromycin.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cash price for Azithromycin (Azithromycin) in the US?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Azithromycin is around $5.93. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
Can I buy Azithromycin (Azithromycin) at a Cost Plus Drugs price?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Azithromycin at roughly $0.127 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 Azithromycin (Azithromycin) cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Azithromycin priced from about $0.400 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 Azithromycin (Azithromycin) 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.
How does health insurance affect the price of azithromycin?
Your final cost for azithromycin with insurance depends entirely on your specific plan's formulary, copay, and deductible. To determine your exact out-of-pocket expense, contact your insurance provider directly. For the best price, ask your pharmacist to compare the insurance copay against the price available with a pharmacy savings card. This comparison can help you secure the lowest possible cost for your prescription.
What are the brand-name versions of azithromycin?
Azithromycin is the generic name for this antibiotic. It is sold under several brand names, including Zithromax, Zithromax Z-Pak, and Zithromax Tri-Pak.
What is azithromycin used to treat?
Azithromycin is an FDA-approved antibiotic effective against various bacterial infections. Common uses include treating strep throat, certain ear and sinus infections, and some sexually transmitted diseases. It is crucial to understand that antibiotics like azithromycin do not work against viral infections such as influenza or the common cold.