Full price comparison · US & Canada
Aczone (Dapsone) Rx Price Comparison: US vs Canada — Save Up to 89% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Dapsone, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$48.63
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.175
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$1.56
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 60gm of 7.5%
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 CVS Pharmacy | $48.63Lowest | $51.63 | $11.99 |
 Publix | $61.22 | $61.22 | $11.99 |
 Walgreens | $75.47 | $78.47 | $733.73 |
 Food Lion | $109.40 | $109.40 | $11.99 |
 Costco | $114.99 | $114.99 | $11.99 |
 Kroger Pharmacy | $142.59 | $145.59 | $11.99 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $142.59 | $145.59 | $11.99 |
 Walmart Neighborhood Market | $163.86 | $166.86 | $11.99 |
 Walmart Pharmacy | $163.86 | $166.86 | $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
Initial · 50 mgfrom $138.19
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 InhalersOnline.com | $3.74 | 84 | $0.00 | $313.83Lowest |
| InhalersOnline.com | $4.94 | 28 | $0.00 | $138.19 |
Initial · 100 mgfrom $125.20
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 SPFPharmacy.com | $1.56 | 100 | $9.95 | $156.45Lowest |
| InhalersOnline.com | $1.65 | 100 | $0.00 | $164.76 |
 GoldStarMeds.com | $1.79 | — | $0.00 | $179.28 |
 1800RxOnline.com | $1.99 | — | $0.00 | $199.20 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $3.59 | 84 | $0.00 | $301.80 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $4.47 | 28 | $0.00 | $125.20 |
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 Dapsone.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cash price for Dapsone (Aczone) in the US?
Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $48.63 for Dapsone with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.
Is Dapsone (Aczone) available through Cost Plus Drugs?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Dapsone at roughly $0.175 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 Dapsone (Aczone)?
We found Canadian pricing for Dapsone starting near $1.56 per tablet in USD terms. That's before any shipping charge, which the table above breaks out separately.
Why is Dapsone (Aczone) 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.
What is Aczone and how does it work?
Aczone is the brand name for dapsone gel 7.5%, a topical medication applied to the skin. It works as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat inflammatory acne lesions, reducing redness and swelling.
Are there other medications similar to Aczone?
While several other topical and oral treatments exist for acne, there is not currently another medication with an identical mechanism of action to dapsone gel. Your dermatologist can discuss the range of alternative therapies based on your specific condition.
Is a generic form of Aczone available?
Yes. The generic equivalent is called dapsone gel. Opting for the generic version is one of the most effective ways to lower prescription costs, often resulting in savings of 80% or more compared to the brand name.