Probenecid (Probenecid) Rx Price Comparison: US vs Canada — Save Up to 60% in Canada

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Probenecid is around $55.20. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Probenecid at roughly $1.62 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 Probenecid priced from about $0.650 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.

Probenecid is currently available only as a generic medication from various manufacturers. The original brand-name version, Benemid, has been discontinued and is no longer marketed in the United States.

Probenecid is a prescription medication primarily used to treat gout by lowering elevated uric acid levels in the blood. In gout, excess uric acid forms painful crystals in joints. Probenecid works by inhibiting the kidneys' reabsorption of uric acid, thereby promoting its excretion in urine. It is sometimes prescribed alongside colchicine, which helps manage acute gout attacks by reducing inflammation from existing crystals. Occasionally, Probenecid is also used to enhance the effectiveness of certain antibiotics, such as penicillin, by slowing their elimination from the body. It is crucial to discuss your full medical history and all medications—prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and supplements—with your doctor or pharmacist before starting Probenecid.

A potential side effect of Probenecid is the formation of kidney stones. Drinking plenty of fluids while on this medication can help reduce this risk. Other commonly reported side effects include headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, increased urination, and sore gums. As with any medication, allergic reactions are possible; symptoms may include skin rash, hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face or throat, which require immediate emergency medical attention. This is not an exhaustive list, so patients should consult their prescribing doctor and pharmacist to discuss all possible side effects before beginning treatment.