How Much Does Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cost? — Save Up to 98% in Canada

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Chlorhexidine Gluconate is around $6.99. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Chlorhexidine Gluconate at roughly $2.42 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 Chlorhexidine Gluconate priced from about $0.050 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 Canadian price coming in lower — but that isn't true for every drug, so it's worth checking each medication individually rather than assuming.

Your out-of-pocket cost with insurance will depend on your specific plan's copay or coinsurance. For dental coverage, authorization may require periodontal records from your dentist. It's advisable to consult your pharmacist to confirm your copay. To ensure you get the best available price, compare your insurance copay against the cost offered by other pharmacy savings options.

Coverage under Medicare drug plans is not guaranteed and can vary based on the specific formulation (e.g., mouthwash, cleanser, spray), whether it's prescribed, and the brand. Patients are encouraged to check their plan's formulary. For those seeking lower costs, various discount programs and manufacturer coupons may be available to help reduce the price.

Chlorhexidine is available as a generic antiseptic both over-the-counter and by prescription. Common brand names include Hibiclens and Hibistat for skin cleansers, DynaHex for wound care, and Periogard, GUM Paroex, and Peridex for prescription mouthwashes used to treat gingivitis. Generic equivalents exist for most of these formats. Savings programs can often be used to reduce the cost of both brand-name and generic versions at many retail pharmacies.