Full price comparison · US & Canada
Ala-Cort (Hydrocortisone) Rx Price Comparison: US vs Canada — Save Up to 52% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Hydrocortisone, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$5.16
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.095
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.200
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 28.4gm of 1%
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kroger Pharmacy | $5.16Lowest | $8.16 | $317.09 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $5.16Lowest | $8.16 | $317.09 |
 Walmart Neighborhood Market | $10.50 | $13.50 | $317.09 |
 Walmart Pharmacy | $10.50 | $13.50 | $317.09 |
 Food Lion | $11.15 | $11.15 | $317.09 |
 CVS Pharmacy | $11.96 | $14.96 | $317.09 |
 Costco | $11.99 | $11.99 | $317.09 |
 Publix | $14.17 | $17.17 | $317.09 |
 Walgreens | $14.54 | $17.54 | $317.09 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 20 mgfrom $882.99
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 InhalersOnline.com | $17.46 | 100 | $0.00 | $1,746.00Lowest |
| InhalersOnline.com | $17.66 | 50 | $0.00 | $882.99 |
Generic · 1 %from $38.39
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.200 | — | $0.00 | $295.98Lowest |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.620 | — | $0.00 | $92.88 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $1.09 | — | $0.00 | $54.52 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $2.56 | — | $0.00 | $38.39 |
Generic · 2.5 %from $205.85
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $13.12 | — | Free | $590.34Lowest |
 CanadaPharmacies.com | $13.36 | — | Free | $600.99 |
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $13.72 | — | Free | $205.85 |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $14.47 | — | Free | $216.99 |
Generic · 10 mgfrom $18.56
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.350 | — | Free | $31.27Lowest |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.500 | — | Free | $44.99 |
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.620 | — | Free | $18.56 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.640 | 100 | $0.00 | $63.70 |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.970 | — | Free | $28.99 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $3.92 | 10 | $0.00 | $39.22 |
Generic · 20 mgfrom $38.00
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.270 | 200 | Free | $54.54Lowest |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.330 | 200 | Free | $65.99 |
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.380 | 100 | Free | $38.00 |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.490 | 100 | Free | $48.99 |
 CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com | $0.530 | 200 | $14.95 | $105.00 |
 GoldStarMeds.com | $0.550 | 200 | $0.00 | $110.46 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.560 | 100 | $0.00 | $55.51 |
 1800RxOnline.com | $0.610 | 200 | $0.00 | $122.73 |
 CanadaPharmacyPro.com | $0.670 | 200 | $14.95 | $134.78 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.790 | 100 | $0.00 | $79.00 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $0.870 | 100 | $0.00 | $87.15 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $0.970 | 100 | $0.00 | $96.83 |
Brand · 1 %from $38.39
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.200 | — | $0.00 | $295.98Lowest |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.620 | — | $0.00 | $92.88 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $1.09 | — | $0.00 | $54.52 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $2.56 | — | $0.00 | $38.39 |
Brand · 2.5 %from $205.85
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $13.12 | — | Free | $590.34Lowest |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $13.36 | — | Free | $600.99 |
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $13.72 | — | Free | $205.85 |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $14.47 | — | Free | $216.99 |
Brand · 10 mgfrom $18.56
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.350 | — | Free | $31.27Lowest |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.500 | — | Free | $44.99 |
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.620 | — | Free | $18.56 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.640 | 100 | $0.00 | $63.70 |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.970 | — | Free | $28.99 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $3.92 | 10 | $0.00 | $39.22 |
Brand · 20 mgfrom $38.00
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.270 | 200 | Free | $54.54Lowest |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.330 | 200 | Free | $65.99 |
| CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com | $0.380 | 100 | Free | $38.00 |
| CanadaPharmacies.com | $0.490 | 100 | Free | $48.99 |
| CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com | $0.530 | 200 | $14.95 | $105.00 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $0.550 | 200 | $0.00 | $110.46 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.560 | 100 | $0.00 | $55.51 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $0.610 | 200 | $0.00 | $122.73 |
| CanadaPharmacyPro.com | $0.670 | 200 | $14.95 | $134.78 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $0.790 | 100 | $0.00 | $79.00 |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $0.870 | 100 | $0.00 | $87.15 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $0.970 | 100 | $0.00 | $96.83 |
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 Hydrocortisone (Ala-Cort) in the US?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Hydrocortisone is around $5.16. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
Can I buy Hydrocortisone (Ala-Cort) at a Cost Plus Drugs price?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Hydrocortisone at roughly $0.095 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 Hydrocortisone (Ala-Cort) cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Hydrocortisone priced from about $0.200 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 Hydrocortisone (Ala-Cort) 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 price of Ala-Cort determined with insurance coverage?
The cost of Ala-Cort with insurance varies widely depending on your specific plan's formulary, co-pay, and deductible. It's essential to contact your insurance provider directly to confirm coverage details and your expected out-of-pocket expense. If your plan does not cover Ala-Cort or requires a high co-pay, you may explore other cost-saving options. Some patients, including those with Medicare or Medicaid, find that using a separate pharmacy savings card can provide a lower price than their insurance co-pay for this medication. Comparing your insurance price against other available discounts can help you find the most affordable option.