How Much Does Cephalexin Cost? — Save Up to 64% in the US

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Cephalexin is around $8.46. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Cephalexin at roughly $0.064 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.

Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Cephalexin priced from about $0.180 per tablet (converted to USD), before shipping. Pack size and pharmacy both affect the final total — see the Canada pricing table for specifics.

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.

Cephalexin is a generic antibiotic approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It belongs to the cephalosporin class of drugs and is effective against bacterial infections in adults and children aged one month and older. It is important to remember that antibiotics like Cephalexin do not work against viral illnesses, including the common cold, influenza, or COVID-19.

Cephalexin is used to treat several types of bacterial infections. Common uses include middle ear infections (otitis media), skin infections, bone infections, bacterial urinary tract infections (UTIs), and certain upper respiratory tract infections.

Cephalexin is available in capsule, tablet, and liquid suspension forms. Your healthcare provider will determine the correct dosage based on your specific infection. It is crucial to complete the entire prescribed course of medication, even if you start feeling better, to prevent antibiotic resistance. Before starting Cephalexin, inform your doctor of any drug allergies, especially to penicillin or other antibiotics. Discuss the risks and benefits with your provider if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Always read the medication guide and prescription label carefully, and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions.