Full price comparison · US & Canada
How Much Does Acetazolamide Cost? — Save Up to 68% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Acetazolamide Er, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$27.81
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.190
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.150
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 500mg
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| $27.81Lowest | $27.81 | $11.99 | |
| $28.75 | $31.75 | $11.99 | |
| $35.15 | $38.15 | $11.99 | |
| $35.15 | $38.15 | $11.99 | |
| $39.15 | $39.15 | $11.99 | |
| $48.87 | $51.87 | $11.99 | |
| $53.34 | $56.34 | $11.99 | |
| $53.34 | $56.34 | $11.99 | |
| $137.73 | $140.73 | $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
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.150 | 360 | Free | $53.39Lowest | |
| $0.180 | 360 | Free | $63.99 | |
| $0.220 | 360 | $14.95 | $80.00 | |
| $0.230 | 90 | Free | $21.03 | |
| $0.260 | 360 | $14.95 | $92.28 | |
| $0.260 | 360 | $14.95 | $92.61 | |
| $0.280 | 360 | $14.95 | $101.81 | |
| $0.290 | 700 | $0.00 | $200.62 | |
| $0.310 | 90 | $14.95 | $27.68 | |
| $0.310 | 90 | $14.95 | $27.78 | |
| $0.320 | 700 | $0.00 | $222.91 | |
| $0.340 | 90 | $14.95 | $30.54 | |
| $0.360 | 90 | Free | $31.99 | |
| $0.410 | 90 | $0.00 | $37.32 | |
| $0.410 | 300 | $0.00 | $122.46 | |
| $0.410 | 100 | $0.00 | $40.70 | |
| $0.450 | 300 | $0.00 | $136.07 | |
| $0.510 | 90 | $14.95 | $45.78 | |
| $0.540 | 60 | $14.95 | $32.32 | |
| $0.610 | 30 | $0.00 | $18.17 | |
| $0.670 | 30 | $0.00 | $20.19 |
Canadian prices are converted to USD at the time of listing and shown before any duties. Shipping and delivery times vary by pharmacy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Acetazolamide Er (Acetazolamide) expensive if I don't have insurance?
Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $27.81 for Acetazolamide Er with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.
Is Acetazolamide Er (Acetazolamide) available through Cost Plus Drugs?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Acetazolamide Er at roughly $0.190 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 Acetazolamide Er (Acetazolamide)?
We found Canadian pricing for Acetazolamide Er starting near $0.150 per tablet in USD terms. That's before any shipping charge, which the table above breaks out separately.
Why is Acetazolamide Er (Acetazolamide) 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 much does Acetazolamide ER cost with health insurance?
Your insurance copay for Acetazolamide ER will vary based on your specific plan's formulary and the dose prescribed. It's a good practice to ask your pharmacist to compare your insurance copay against the price available through a prescription discount program, as the latter may sometimes offer lower out-of-pocket costs.
What was the original brand-name version of Acetazolamide ER?
Acetazolamide ER is the generic extended-release version of the drug. Its former brand-name counterpart was Diamox Sequels, which has been discontinued by the manufacturer due to the availability of generic alternatives. Generic Acetazolamide ER is produced by several manufacturers, including Alembic, Heritage, and Taro.
What is Acetazolamide ER and how does it work?
Acetazolamide ER is a generic prescription drug primarily used to treat glaucoma. This condition involves elevated pressure inside the eye due to excess fluid, which can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. As a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, the medication reduces the production of this intraocular fluid, thereby lowering pressure. It is typically taken once or twice daily as an an extended-release tablet, with dosage determined by the severity of the condition.