Full price comparison · US & Canada
How Much Does Mefenamic Acid Cost? — Save Up to 9% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Mefenamic Acid, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$34.96
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.480
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.530
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 250mg
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 CVS Pharmacy | $34.96Lowest | $37.96 | $18.19 |
 Kroger Pharmacy | $55.69 | $58.69 | $18.19 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $55.69 | $58.69 | $18.19 |
 Walgreens | $59.91 | $62.91 | $18.19 |
 Food Lion | $81.80 | $81.80 | $18.19 |
 Costco | $100.72 | $100.72 | $18.19 |
 Walmart Neighborhood Market | $102.16 | $105.16 | $18.19 |
 Walmart Pharmacy | $102.16 | $105.16 | $18.19 |
 Publix | $267.46 | $270.46 | $18.19 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 500 mgfrom $91.17
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 InhalersOnline.com | $2.74 | 84 | $0.00 | $230.46Lowest |
| InhalersOnline.com | $3.26 | 28 | $0.00 | $91.17 |
Generic · Defaultfrom $57.25
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 GoldStarMeds.com | $0.530 | — | $0.00 | $105.89Lowest |
 1800RxOnline.com | $0.590 | — | $0.00 | $117.66 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $0.850 | — | $0.00 | $84.86 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.910 | — | $0.00 | $90.52 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $0.940 | — | $0.00 | $94.29 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $1.15 | — | $0.00 | $57.25 |
Brand · Defaultfrom $57.25
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoldStarMeds.com | $0.530 | — | $0.00 | $105.89Lowest |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $0.590 | — | $0.00 | $117.66 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $0.850 | — | $0.00 | $84.86 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.910 | — | $0.00 | $90.52 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $0.940 | — | $0.00 | $94.29 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $1.15 | — | $0.00 | $57.25 |
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 Mefenamic Acid.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mefenamic Acid expensive if I don't have insurance?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Mefenamic Acid is around $34.96. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
Can I buy Mefenamic Acid at a Cost Plus Drugs price?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Mefenamic Acid at roughly $0.480 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 Mefenamic Acid cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Mefenamic Acid priced from about $0.530 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 Mefenamic Acid 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 does the cost of Mefenamic Acid compare with and without insurance?
Your out-of-pocket cost with insurance depends on your specific plan's copay or coinsurance. In some cases, a pharmacy discount program may offer a price lower than your insurance copay. It is advisable to ask your pharmacist to compare the price under your insurance with the price available through a savings card to determine the most affordable option.
Is Mefenamic Acid covered under Medicare plans?
Mefenamic Acid and its brand-name version Ponstel are frequently excluded from the formularies of Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. If you have Medicare coverage, you should check your plan's specific drug list. Patients, regardless of Medicare status, may find lower prices by using a pharmacy savings coupon or discount program.
Is there a brand-name version of Mefenamic Acid?
Yes. Mefenamic Acid is the active ingredient in the brand-name prescription drug Ponstel, which is manufactured by Shionogi. The generic version provides the same therapeutic effect for pain relief from menstrual cramps and moderate pain.