Full price comparison · US & Canada
How Much Does Cefadroxil Cost? — Save Up to 11% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Cefadroxil, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$8.57
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.160
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.180
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 500mg
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kroger Pharmacy | $8.57Lowest | $11.57 | $2.01 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $8.57Lowest | $11.57 | $2.01 |
 Walmart Neighborhood Market | $10.59 | $13.59 | $2.01 |
 Walmart Pharmacy | $10.59 | $13.59 | $2.01 |
 Food Lion | $12.07 | $12.07 | $2.01 |
 Costco | $14.99 | $14.99 | $2.01 |
 Walgreens | $16.06 | $19.06 | $2.07 |
 Publix | $21.87 | $21.87 | $2.01 |
 CVS Pharmacy | $23.04 | $26.04 | $2.01 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 500 mg
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.180 | 200 | Free | $36.31Lowest |
 CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.230 | 200 | Free | $46.99 |
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.230 | 100 | Free | $23.27 |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.340 | 100 | Free | $33.99 |
 LifeRxPharmacy.com | $0.370 | 90 | $14.95 | $33.02 |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $0.440 | 60 | $14.95 | $26.42 |
 InhalersOnline.com | $0.510 | 90 | $0.00 | $45.90 |
 SPFPharmacy.com | $1.07 | — | $9.95 | $213.78 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $1.17 | — | $9.95 | $116.76 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $1.22 | — | $0.00 | $121.50 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $2.79 | 10 | $0.00 | $27.87 |
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 Cefadroxil.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cash price for Cefadroxil (Cefadroxil) in the US?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Cefadroxil is around $8.57. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
Can I buy Cefadroxil (Cefadroxil) at a Cost Plus Drugs price?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Cefadroxil at roughly $0.160 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 Cefadroxil (Cefadroxil) cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Cefadroxil priced from about $0.180 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 Cefadroxil (Cefadroxil) 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 insurance affect the cost of Cefadroxil?
Your insurance plan's formulary dictates the copay for Cefadroxil, so costs will vary. To understand your specific out-of-pocket expense, consult your plan's drug list or speak with your pharmacist. In some cases, a pharmacy discount price may be lower than your insurance copay. Your pharmacist can assist you in comparing these two payment options at the point of sale.
Is Cefadroxil covered under Medicare plans, and what are the costs?
Cefadroxil is generally included on the formularies of Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. Without such coverage, beneficiaries would be responsible for the full retail price. For those with limited or no Medicare drug coverage, exploring pharmacy discount programs can be a practical way to reduce the medication's cost.
Is there a brand-name version of Cefadroxil?
Yes, Cefadroxil is the generic name for the medication sold under the brand name Duricef.