Full price comparison · US & Canada
Erythromycin (Erythromycin) Rx Price Comparison: US vs Canada — Save Up to 92% in Canada
Cheaper in Canada
0%
lower price for Erythromycin, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$26.14
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$7.12
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.600
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 500mg
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| $26.14Lowest | $29.14 | $28.95 | |
| $44.96 | $44.96 | $28.95 | |
| $46.77 | $49.77 | $28.95 | |
| $46.77 | $49.77 | $28.95 | |
| $48.38 | $51.38 | $28.95 | |
| $70.13 | $73.13 | $28.95 | |
| $72.44 | $72.44 | $28.95 | |
| $79.81 | $82.81 | $28.95 | |
| $79.81 | $82.81 | $28.95 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · Defaultfrom $60.10
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.600 | — | $0.00 | $60.10Lowest | |
| $0.670 | — | $0.00 | $66.78 |
Generic · 3 %/5 %from $65.17
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.40 | — | $0.00 | $65.17Lowest | |
| $2.91 | — | $9.95 | $135.71 | |
| $3.05 | — | $0.00 | $142.36 |
Brand · 3 %/5 %from $65.17
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.40 | — | $0.00 | $65.17Lowest | |
| $2.91 | — | $9.95 | $135.71 | |
| $3.05 | — | $0.00 | $142.36 |
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 Erythromycin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erythromycin (Erythromycin) expensive if I don't have insurance?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Erythromycin is around $26.14. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
Can I buy Erythromycin (Erythromycin) at a Cost Plus Drugs price?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Erythromycin at roughly $7.12 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.
How much does Erythromycin (Erythromycin) cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Erythromycin priced from about $0.600 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 Erythromycin (Erythromycin) 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. In this case, our data shows the Canadian price coming in lower — but that isn't true for every drug, so it's worth checking each medication individually rather than assuming.
How does insurance affect the cost of Erythromycin Base?
The final cost with insurance varies considerably depending on your specific plan's formulary, deductible, and copay structure. To determine your exact out-of-pocket expense, you should contact your insurance provider directly. It's also worth noting that even with insurance, using a pharmacy savings card may sometimes offer a lower price than your plan's copay.
What are some common brand-name versions of Erythromycin Base?
While Erythromycin Base is widely available as a generic, it is also sold under several brand names. These include E.E.S. Granules, E.E.S. 400 Filmtab, and Erythromycin Lactobionate. The medication is manufactured by several pharmaceutical companies, such as Arbor Pharmaceuticals and Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC.
What is Erythromycin Base, and how does it work?
Erythromycin Base is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat a broad spectrum of bacterial infections and to prevent certain bacterial conditions. It functions by binding to the bacterial ribosome, thereby inhibiting protein synthesis, which stops bacterial growth. As the first discovered drug in its class, it shares a mechanism with other macrolides like azithromycin and clarithromycin. Its effect is primarily bacteriostatic. Because erythromycin can interact with many other medications, it is crucial to inform your healthcare provider about all prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking, including any used in recent weeks.