Full price comparison · US & Canada

Prevalite Prices — US Pharmacy Cost vs Canada — Save Up to 48% in the US

Brand availableRx requiredAvailable US & CanadaboxHealth Canada DIN 02054825

Cheaper in the US

0%

lower price for Cholestyramine Light, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found

US · discount card

$48.63

per fill

Lowest listed pharmacy price

Lowest

US · Cost Plus Drugs

$0.486

per unit

Published price, no card needed

Canada

$0.930

per tablet

Lowest listed pharmacy price

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US pharmacy prices — 60 packet

PharmacyDiscount-card priceRegular cash priceAverage retail
CVS Pharmacy$48.63Lowest$51.63$11.99
Food Lion$58.40$58.40$11.99
Kroger Pharmacy$60.70$63.70$11.99
Harris Teeter Pharmacy$60.70$63.70$11.99
Costco$68.99$68.99$11.99
Walgreens$71.03$74.03$11.99
Walmart Neighborhood Market$88.03$91.03$11.99
Walmart Pharmacy$88.03$91.03$11.99
Publix$110.02$113.02$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

PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$0.930$14.95$111.00Lowest
BuyLowDrugs.com$0.940$0.00$170.00
SPFPharmacy.com$1.01$9.95$212.17
InhalersOnline.com$1.89$0.00$170.10
SPFPharmacy.com$2.48$9.95$74.39
InhalersOnline.com$3.10$0.00$92.91

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 Cholestyramine Light.

Other brand names
QuestranPrevalite
Generic clinical forms
Sugar-Free cholestyramine resin 4000 MG Powder for Oral Suspension

Frequently asked questions

Is Cholestyramine Light (Prevalite) expensive if I don't have insurance?

Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $48.63 for Cholestyramine Light with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.

Is Cholestyramine Light (Prevalite) available through Cost Plus Drugs?

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Cholestyramine Light at roughly $0.486 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.

What do Canadian pharmacies charge for Cholestyramine Light (Prevalite)?

We found Canadian pricing for Cholestyramine Light starting near $0.930 per tablet in USD terms. That's before any shipping charge, which the table above breaks out separately.

Why is Cholestyramine Light (Prevalite) priced differently in the US and Canada?

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 the cost of Cholestyramine Light with insurance compare?

Your copay for Cholestyramine Light will depend entirely on the specifics of your insurance plan. It's worth noting that the price available through a pharmacy savings program might sometimes be lower than a standard insurance copay. To find the most economical option for your situation, discuss pricing with your pharmacist, who can compare your insurance rate against other available discounts.

Is Cholestyramine Light covered under Medicare, and what are the costs?

Cholestyramine Light is typically covered under Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug benefits. For those on Medicare without coverage for this medication, or for patients with other insurance plans, exploring pharmacy discount cards or coupons may provide access to a lower cash price at many pharmacies nationwide.

Is Cholestyramine Light available as a brand-name drug?

Cholestyramine Light is the generic name for the medication. It is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Questran Light, which was discontinued by its manufacturer, Bristol-Myers Squibb. The generic version, Cholestyramine Light (or generic Questran Light), remains available by prescription.