Full price comparison · US & Canada
Coartem (Coartem) Rx Price Comparison: US vs Canada
Price comparison
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We don't have a directly comparable per-unit price for Coartem yet — the full breakdown is below.
US · discount card
$133.80
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
Canada
$3.84
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 20-120mg
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kroger Pharmacy | $133.80Lowest | $136.80 | $24.61 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $133.80Lowest | $136.80 | $24.61 |
 Walgreens | $142.02 | $145.02 | $24.61 |
 Walmart Neighborhood Market | $144.01 | $147.01 | $24.61 |
 Walmart Pharmacy | $144.01 | $147.01 | $24.61 |
 Publix | $144.08 | $147.08 | $24.61 |
 Costco | $144.31 | $147.31 | $24.61 |
 Food Lion | $145.46 | $145.46 | $24.61 |
 CVS Pharmacy | $157.86 | $160.86 | $24.61 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 InhalersOnline.com | $3.84 | 48 | $0.00 | $184.48Lowest |
| InhalersOnline.com | $4.53 | 24 | $0.00 | $108.74 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $4.56 | 72 | $0.00 | $327.99 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $5.62 | 24 | $0.00 | $134.99 |
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 Coartem.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Coartem (Coartem) cost without insurance?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Coartem is around $133.80. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
How much does Coartem (Coartem) cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Coartem priced from about $3.84 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 Coartem (Coartem) 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. Check the comparison table above for the specific numbers on Coartem.
Is a generic version of Coartem available?
Generic and brand-name pricing for Coartem is broken out in the tables above where both exist in our data. Generic versions are typically the lower-cost option, but availability depends on the specific formulation and dosage.
How much does Coartem cost with an insurance plan?
The out-of-pocket cost for Coartem with insurance depends on the specific details of your plan, including copays and deductibles. In some cases, using a pharmacy savings program or coupon may offer a price lower than your insurance copay. It's advisable to ask your pharmacist to compare the price under your insurance with the price available through other legitimate discount options to determine the most cost-effective way to purchase your medication.
Is a generic version of Coartem available?
Coartem is a brand-name medication containing the active ingredients artemether and lumefantrine. As of now, there is no FDA-approved generic equivalent for this specific combination tablet. Individual generic versions of artemether or lumefantrine are also not currently available on the market.
What is Coartem, and how does it work?
Coartem is a prescription drug combination used to treat malaria, a potentially fatal disease caused by parasites that infect red blood cells. It contains artemether and lumefantrine. Artemether generates toxic compounds inside the parasite, while lumefantrine interferes with the parasite's ability to replicate. The standard treatment regimen involves taking tablets daily over a three-day period.