Full price comparison · US & Canada

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

GenericRx requiredAvailable US & CanadaboxHealth Canada DIN 00727695

Cheaper in the US

0%

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

US · discount card

$229.86

per fill

Lowest listed pharmacy price

Lowest

US · Cost Plus Drugs

$51.32

per unit

Published price, no card needed

Canada

$496.83

per tablet

Lowest listed pharmacy price

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US pharmacy prices — 1 kit

PharmacyDiscount-card priceRegular cash priceAverage retail
Walgreens$229.86Lowest$232.86$147.99
Kroger Pharmacy$369.14$372.14$147.99
Harris Teeter Pharmacy$369.14$372.14$147.99
Food Lion$408.00$408.00$147.99
Costco$442.00$442.00$147.99
Publix$451.09$451.09$147.99

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

Canadian pharmacy prices

Initial · 7.5 mgfrom $508.15
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
SPFPharmacy.com$496.83$9.95$1,490.49Lowest
SPFPharmacy.com$508.15$9.95$508.15
Initial · 11.25 mgfrom $1,461.60
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
SPFPharmacy.com$1,400.35$9.95$4,201.05Lowest
SPFPharmacy.com$1,461.60$9.95$1,461.60
Initial · 22.5 mgfrom $1,468.43
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
SPFPharmacy.com$1,451.59$9.95$4,354.77Lowest
SPFPharmacy.com$1,468.43$9.95$1,468.43
Initial · 30 mgfrom $1,832.25
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
SPFPharmacy.com$1,815.42$9.95$5,446.26Lowest
SPFPharmacy.com$1,832.25$9.95$1,832.25

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 Leuprolide Acetate.

Generic clinical forms
leuprolide acetate 5 MG/ML Injectable Solution

Frequently asked questions

How much does Leuprolide Acetate cost without insurance?

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Leuprolide Acetate is around $229.86. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Can I buy Leuprolide Acetate at a Cost Plus Drugs price?

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Leuprolide Acetate at roughly $51.32 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 Leuprolide Acetate cost in Canada?

Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Leuprolide Acetate priced from about $496.83 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 Leuprolide Acetate 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 Leuprolide covered by Medicare, and what are the associated costs?

Leuprolide is generally not covered under Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Instead, coverage is typically provided under Medicare Part B as a medically administered service. This means your cost would be subject to the Part B deductible and coinsurance. The final price you pay can be influenced by whether the administering facility accepts discount programs, which may offer a lower cash price for the medication.

Is Leuprolide available as a generic medication?

Leuprolide is the generic name for the active ingredient itself. It is the component found in brand-name drugs like Eligard, which is used to treat advanced prostate cancer.

What is Leuprolide and how does it work?

Leuprolide is a generic hormone therapy medication. It is the active ingredient in brand-name drugs such as Eligard, primarily prescribed for men with advanced prostate cancer. As a palliative treatment, it helps slow cancer progression but does not offer a cure. It functions by significantly reducing the production of male hormones like testosterone. Since these hormones fuel the growth of prostate cancer cells, blocking their production inhibits cancer cell division. The medication is also used off-label for certain conditions in women, such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids, as it can prevent the release of estrogen, a hormone linked to these conditions. Leuprolide is administered as a subcutaneous injection by a healthcare professional, with formulations designed to release the medication continuously over two, four, or six months.