Full price comparison · US & Canada
How Much Does Welchol Cost?
Price comparison
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We don't have a directly comparable per-unit price for Colesevelam Hcl yet — the full breakdown is below.
US · discount card
$42.67
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.106
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
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per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 625mg
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 CVS Pharmacy | $42.67Lowest | $45.67 | $11.99 |
 Publix | $66.20 | $66.20 | $11.99 |
 Walgreens | $66.45 | $69.45 | $11.99 |
 Walmart Neighborhood Market | $76.34 | $79.34 | $11.99 |
 Walmart Pharmacy | $76.34 | $79.34 | $11.99 |
 Costco | $78.96 | $78.96 | $11.99 |
 Food Lion | $80.00 | $80.00 | $11.99 |
 Kroger Pharmacy | $96.53 | $99.53 | $11.99 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $96.53 | $99.53 | $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
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 Colesevelam Hcl.
Frequently asked questions
Is Colesevelam Hcl (Welchol) expensive if I don't have insurance?
Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $42.67 for Colesevelam Hcl with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.
Is Colesevelam Hcl (Welchol) available through Cost Plus Drugs?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Colesevelam Hcl at roughly $0.106 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.
Why is Colesevelam Hcl (Welchol) 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. Check the comparison table above for the specific numbers on Colesevelam Hcl.
Does Colesevelam Hcl have a generic equivalent?
Generic and brand-name pricing for Colesevelam Hcl 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 does having insurance affect the price of Colesevelam?
The cost of colesevelam with insurance depends entirely on your specific plan's formulary and coverage details. Some plans may cover it with a standard copay, while others may not include it at all. It is essential to contact your insurance provider directly to understand your prescription benefits. If your insurance does not cover the medication or if your copay is high, you may explore alternative savings options such as pharmacy discount programs, which can be used in conjunction with or independently of insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid. Comparing the price through these programs with your insurance copay can help identify the most affordable option for you.
Is there a brand-name version of the drug Colesevelam?
Yes, colesevelam is the generic name for the brand-name drug Welchol. Both contain the same active ingredient and are therapeutically equivalent. The primary difference is cost; the generic version is almost always significantly less expensive than the brand-name product. For instance, while prices vary, the generic can often be found for a fraction of the cost of Welchol, making it a more accessible option for many patients.