Full price comparison · US & Canada
How Much Does Fosamax Cost? — Save Up to 93% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Alendronate Sodium, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$8.95
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.069
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$1.03
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 4 tablets
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
| $8.95Lowest | $11.95 | $2.95 | |
| $8.95Lowest | $11.95 | $2.95 | |
| $11.91 | $11.91 | $2.95 | |
| $21.08 | $21.08 | $2.95 | |
| $26.99 | $26.99 | $2.95 | |
| $27.26 | $30.26 | $2.95 | |
| $27.26 | $30.26 | $2.95 | |
| $31.39 | $34.39 | $2.95 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 40 mgfrom $491.00
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.46 | 90 | $0.00 | $491.00Lowest |
Initial · 70 mgfrom $23.99
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.42 | 12 | Free | $29.03Lowest | |
| $3.33 | 12 | Free | $39.99 | |
| $5.78 | 12 | $0.00 | $69.39 | |
| $6.00 | 4 | Free | $23.99 | |
| $6.14 | 8 | $14.95 | $49.14 | |
| $6.83 | 12 | $0.00 | $82.00 | |
| $7.07 | 12 | $0.00 | $84.78 | |
| $7.08 | 12 | $14.95 | $85.00 | |
| $8.31 | 12 | $14.95 | $99.70 | |
| $8.75 | 4 | Free | $34.99 | |
| $9.02 | 4 | $0.00 | $36.06 | |
| $12.71 | 12 | $14.95 | $152.48 | |
| $13.18 | 12 | $14.95 | $158.13 | |
| $13.98 | 8 | $14.95 | $111.82 | |
| $14.01 | 4 | $0.00 | $56.02 | |
| $14.50 | 4 | $14.95 | $57.98 | |
| $17.27 | 12 | $9.95 | $207.18 | |
| $19.27 | 4 | $9.95 | $77.07 |
Generic · 5 mgfrom $71.74
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.07 | 100 | Free | $106.92Lowest | |
| $1.18 | 100 | Free | $117.99 | |
| $1.87 | 84 | $0.00 | $157.29 | |
| $2.56 | 28 | $0.00 | $71.74 |
Generic · 35 mgfrom $10.82
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.13 | 12 | $14.95 | $13.53Lowest | |
| $1.35 | 12 | $14.95 | $16.22 | |
| $1.35 | 8 | $14.95 | $10.82 | |
| $1.62 | 8 | $14.95 | $12.98 | |
| $1.73 | 12 | Free | $20.71 | |
| $2.42 | 12 | Free | $28.99 | |
| $2.84 | 20 | $0.00 | $56.85 | |
| $3.33 | 12 | $14.95 | $40.00 | |
| $3.71 | 4 | Free | $14.83 | |
| $4.68 | 4 | $0.00 | $18.71 | |
| $5.20 | 4 | $0.00 | $20.79 | |
| $6.00 | 4 | Free | $23.99 | |
| $7.92 | 4 | $0.00 | $31.69 |
Generic · 40 mgfrom $96.31
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.02 | 90 | Free | $271.64Lowest | |
| $3.14 | 90 | Free | $282.99 | |
| $3.21 | 30 | Free | $96.31 | |
| $3.57 | 30 | Free | $106.99 |
Generic · 70 mgfrom $9.92
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.03 | 12 | $14.95 | $12.40Lowest | |
| $1.03 | 12 | $14.95 | $12.40 | |
| $1.24 | 8 | $14.95 | $9.92 | |
| $1.47 | 8 | $14.95 | $11.77 | |
| $2.49 | 12 | Free | $29.82 | |
| $3.33 | 12 | Free | $39.99 | |
| $3.33 | 12 | $14.95 | $40.00 | |
| $4.19 | 4 | Free | $16.75 | |
| $4.83 | 12 | $0.00 | $57.96 | |
| $5.30 | 12 | $9.95 | $63.54 | |
| $5.48 | 4 | $0.00 | $21.92 | |
| $6.09 | 4 | $0.00 | $24.36 | |
| $6.21 | 12 | $0.00 | $74.46 | |
| $6.75 | 4 | Free | $26.99 | |
| $9.60 | 4 | $0.00 | $38.38 | |
| $10.44 | 4 | $9.95 | $41.74 | |
| $11.50 | — | $0.00 | $45.99 | |
| $12.58 | 4 | $0.00 | $50.33 | |
| $12.78 | — | $0.00 | $51.10 |
Brand · 5 mgfrom $71.74
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.07 | 100 | Free | $106.92Lowest | |
| $1.18 | 100 | Free | $117.99 | |
| $1.87 | 84 | $0.00 | $157.29 | |
| $2.56 | 28 | $0.00 | $71.74 |
Brand · 35 mgfrom $10.82
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.13 | 12 | $14.95 | $13.53Lowest | |
| $1.35 | 12 | $14.95 | $16.22 | |
| $1.35 | 8 | $14.95 | $10.82 | |
| $1.62 | 8 | $14.95 | $12.98 | |
| $1.73 | 12 | Free | $20.71 | |
| $2.42 | 12 | Free | $28.99 | |
| $2.84 | 20 | $0.00 | $56.85 | |
| $3.33 | 12 | $14.95 | $40.00 | |
| $3.71 | 4 | Free | $14.83 | |
| $4.68 | 4 | $0.00 | $18.71 | |
| $5.20 | 4 | $0.00 | $20.79 | |
| $6.00 | 4 | Free | $23.99 | |
| $7.92 | 4 | $0.00 | $31.69 |
Brand · 40 mgfrom $96.31
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.02 | 90 | Free | $271.64Lowest | |
| $3.14 | 90 | Free | $282.99 | |
| $3.21 | 30 | Free | $96.31 | |
| $3.57 | 30 | Free | $106.99 |
Brand · 70 mgfrom $9.92
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.03 | 12 | $14.95 | $12.40Lowest | |
| $1.03 | 12 | $14.95 | $12.40 | |
| $1.24 | 8 | $14.95 | $9.92 | |
| $1.47 | 8 | $14.95 | $11.77 | |
| $2.49 | 12 | Free | $29.82 | |
| $3.33 | 12 | Free | $39.99 | |
| $3.33 | 12 | $14.95 | $40.00 | |
| $4.19 | 4 | Free | $16.75 | |
| $4.83 | 12 | $0.00 | $57.96 | |
| $5.30 | 12 | $9.95 | $63.54 | |
| $5.48 | 4 | $0.00 | $21.92 | |
| $6.09 | 4 | $0.00 | $24.36 | |
| $6.21 | 12 | $0.00 | $74.46 | |
| $6.75 | 4 | Free | $26.99 | |
| $9.60 | 4 | $0.00 | $38.38 | |
| $10.44 | 4 | $9.95 | $41.74 | |
| $11.50 | — | $0.00 | $45.99 | |
| $12.58 | 4 | $0.00 | $50.33 | |
| $12.78 | — | $0.00 | $51.10 |
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 Alendronate Sodium.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alendronate Sodium (Fosamax) expensive if I don't have insurance?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Alendronate Sodium is around $8.95. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
Can I buy Alendronate Sodium (Fosamax) at a Cost Plus Drugs price?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Alendronate Sodium at roughly $0.069 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 Alendronate Sodium (Fosamax) cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Alendronate Sodium priced from about $1.03 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 Alendronate Sodium (Fosamax) 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 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.
Is Alendronate covered by health insurance, and what will I pay?
Alendronate, being a generic drug, is commonly covered by most health insurance formularies and often does not require prior authorization. Your final out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific plan's copay structure and whether you have met your deductible. In some cases, the copay might be higher than the discounted cash price available through a savings program, so it can be worthwhile to compare both options.
Does Medicare provide coverage for Alendronate?
Medicare Part D plans generally cover Alendronate. Your cost will depend on your plan's specific formulary and which coverage phase you are in (deductible, initial coverage, or catastrophic). There may be a required copay. It's important to note that you cannot combine Medicare benefits with a separate discount coupon. Therefore, it's wise to check your plan's pricing for the month against the cash price available with a pharmacy savings card to determine the most economical option.
Can I get Alendronate through Medicaid?
Alendronate is typically covered by Medicaid, though copay amounts and deductible requirements vary by state and individual plan. In some instances, the required Medicaid copayment might be more than the discounted cash price offered by a pharmacy savings program. If this is the case, you may choose to pay the lower cash price instead of using your Medicaid benefit for that prescription.