Full price comparison · US & Canada
Retrovir Prices — US Pharmacy Cost vs Canada — Save Up to 59% in the US
Cheaper in the US
0%
lower price for Zidovudine, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found
US · discount card
$32.71
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US · Cost Plus Drugs
$0.271
per unit
Published price, no card needed
Canada
$0.660
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 20ml of 10mg/ml
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 CVS Pharmacy | $32.71Lowest | $35.71 | $12.03 |
 Kroger Pharmacy | $38.83 | $41.83 | $12.03 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $38.83 | $41.83 | $12.03 |
 Food Lion | $40.40 | $40.40 | $12.03 |
 Walgreens | $41.44 | $44.44 | $12.03 |
 Costco | $48.23 | $48.23 | $12.03 |
 Publix | $191.38 | $191.38 | $12.03 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
Initial · 250 mgfrom $285.88
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 LifeRxPharmacy.com | $3.50 | — | $14.95 | $420.07Lowest |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $3.57 | — | $14.95 | $285.88 |
Generic · 300 mgfrom $28.04
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $0.660 | 90 | $14.95 | $59.29Lowest |
 OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $0.710 | 90 | $14.95 | $63.75 |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $0.790 | 60 | $14.95 | $47.43 |
| OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $0.850 | 60 | $14.95 | $51.00 |
| $0.900 | 60 | $14.95 | $54.19 | |
 GoldStarMeds.com | $0.930 | 30 | $0.00 | $28.04 |
 1800RxOnline.com | $1.04 | 30 | $0.00 | $31.16 |
| $49.72 | 90 | $14.95 | $4,474.39 |
Brand · 300 mgfrom $28.04
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $0.660 | 90 | $14.95 | $59.29Lowest |
| OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $0.710 | 90 | $14.95 | $63.75 |
| LifeRxPharmacy.com | $0.790 | 60 | $14.95 | $47.43 |
| OffShoreCheapMeds.com | $0.850 | 60 | $14.95 | $51.00 |
| $0.900 | 60 | $14.95 | $54.19 | |
| GoldStarMeds.com | $0.930 | 30 | $0.00 | $28.04 |
| 1800RxOnline.com | $1.04 | 30 | $0.00 | $31.16 |
| $49.72 | 90 | $14.95 | $4,474.39 |
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 Zidovudine.
Frequently asked questions
What's the cash price for Zidovudine (Retrovir) in the US?
At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Zidovudine is around $32.71. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.
Can I buy Zidovudine (Retrovir) at a Cost Plus Drugs price?
Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Zidovudine at roughly $0.271 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 Zidovudine (Retrovir) cost in Canada?
Canadian pharmacy listings in our data show Zidovudine priced from about $0.660 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 Zidovudine (Retrovir) 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 insurance affect the price of Retrovir?
Your out-of-pocket cost for Retrovir with insurance depends entirely on your specific plan's formulary and copay structure. In some cases, the price available through a prescription discount card may be lower than a plan's standard copay. To find the best price, you can ask your pharmacist to compare your insurance copay against the price available with a generic savings program.
Is Retrovir covered by Medicare, and what are the associated costs?
Coverage for Retrovir under Medicare Part D varies by plan. While brand-name Retrovir may have limited coverage, its generic version, zidovudine, is typically included on plan formularies. Medicare beneficiaries can explore using pharmacy discount cards to help manage prescription costs, as these programs may offer reduced prices at certain pharmacies.
Is a generic version of Retrovir available?
Yes, Retrovir is the brand name for the drug zidovudine. Generic zidovudine is widely manufactured by several companies, including Mylan, Cipla, and Apotex, offering a more affordable alternative to the brand-name medication.