Full price comparison · US & Canada

Glyburide (Glyburide) Rx Price Comparison: US vs Canada — Save Up to 90% in the US

GenericRx requiredAvailable US & CanadatabletHealth Canada DIN 01959352

Cheaper in the US

0%

lower price for Glyburide, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found

US · discount card

$9.29

per fill

Lowest listed pharmacy price

Lowest

US · Cost Plus Drugs

$0.013

per unit

Published price, no card needed

Canada

$0.130

per tablet

Lowest listed pharmacy price

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US pharmacy prices — 5mg

PharmacyDiscount-card priceRegular cash priceAverage retail
Kroger Pharmacy$9.29Lowest$12.29$47.79
Harris Teeter Pharmacy$9.29Lowest$12.29$47.79
Food Lion$15.20$15.20$47.79
Walmart Neighborhood Market$15.76$18.76$47.79
Walmart Pharmacy$15.76$18.76$47.79
Publix$21.79$21.79$47.79
CVS Pharmacy$22.93$25.93$47.79
Walgreens$28.47$31.47$47.79

"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.

Canadian pharmacy prices

Initial · 5 mg

PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$0.130100Free$12.54Lowest
CanadaPharmacies.com$0.240100Free$23.99
GoldStarMeds.com$0.440$0.00$44.09
OffShoreCheapMeds.com$0.480100$14.95$47.74
1800RxOnline.com$0.490$0.00$48.99
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$1.09100$14.95$109.00

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

What's the cash price for Glyburide in the US?

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Glyburide is around $9.29. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Can I buy Glyburide at a Cost Plus Drugs price?

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Glyburide at roughly $0.013 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 Glyburide cost in Canada?

Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Glyburide priced from about $0.130 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 Glyburide 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.

How is the cost of Glyburide determined for patients with health insurance?

The cost of Glyburide with insurance depends entirely on the specific details of your health plan, including deductibles and copays. Your pharmacist can provide an exact price based on your coverage. It's worth noting that in some cases, the price available through a pharmacy discount program might be lower than a plan's standard copay. Comparing the pricing options available to you at the pharmacy can help you find the most affordable way to fill your prescription.

Are there any brand-name versions of Glyburide available?

Glyburide tablets are currently only marketed in generic form. Previously available brand names for this medication included DiaBeta, Glynase, and Micronase.

What is Glyburide, and how does it work?

Glyburide is an oral diabetes medication prescribed alongside diet and exercise to control elevated blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes. It may be used alone or with other anti-diabetic drugs. Properly managing blood sugar helps prevent serious long-term complications such as kidney damage, vision loss, nerve problems, and cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke. Glyburide is a sulfonylurea. It works by stimulating the beta cells in the pancreas to release the body's own insulin, thereby lowering blood glucose. This medication is not for treating Type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor if you have a sulfa allergy, liver or kidney disease, a specific enzyme deficiency (G6PD), certain blood disorders, or a history of using insulin or other sulfonylureas like chlorpropamide.