Full price comparison · US & Canada
Ridaura Prices — US Pharmacy Cost vs Canada
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We don't have a directly comparable per-unit price for Ridaura yet — the full breakdown is below.
US · discount card
$1,533.60
per fill
Lowest listed pharmacy price
Canada
$7.89
per tablet
Lowest listed pharmacy price
US pharmacy prices — 3mg
| Pharmacy | Discount-card price | Regular cash price | Average retail |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kroger Pharmacy | $1,533.60Lowest | $1,536.60 | $50.70 |
 Harris Teeter Pharmacy | $1,533.60Lowest | $1,536.60 | $50.70 |
 Food Lion | $1,605.37 | $1,605.37 | $50.70 |
 CVS Pharmacy | $1,608.18 | $1,611.18 | $50.70 |
 Walgreens | $1,610.52 | $1,613.52 | $50.70 |
 Publix | $1,621.16 | $1,624.16 | $50.70 |
 Costco | $1,655.75 | $1,658.75 | $50.70 |
"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.
Canadian pharmacy prices
| Pharmacy | Price / tablet | Pack size | Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 InhalersOnline.com | $7.89 | — | $0.00 | $1,419.99Lowest |
 SPFPharmacy.com | $8.41 | — | $9.95 | $1,514.37 |
| InhalersOnline.com | $8.67 | — | $0.00 | $520.49 |
| SPFPharmacy.com | $9.05 | — | $9.95 | $543.11 |
 CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com | $11.51 | — | $14.95 | $2,072.50 |
 GoldStarMeds.com | $17.98 | — | $0.00 | $1,078.89 |
 1800RxOnline.com | $19.98 | — | $0.00 | $1,198.77 |
 CanadaPharmacyPro.com | $20.40 | — | $14.95 | $1,223.82 |
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 Ridaura.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ridaura (Ridaura) expensive if I don't have insurance?
Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $1,533.60 for Ridaura with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.
What do Canadian pharmacies charge for Ridaura (Ridaura)?
We found Canadian pricing for Ridaura starting near $7.89 per tablet in USD terms. That's before any shipping charge, which the table above breaks out separately.
Why is Ridaura (Ridaura) priced differently in the US and Canada?
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. Check the comparison table above for the specific numbers on Ridaura.
Does Ridaura have a generic equivalent?
Generic and brand-name pricing for Ridaura is broken out in the tables above where both exist in our data. Generic versions are typically the lower-cost option, but availability depends on the specific formulation and dosage.
Is a generic version of Ridaura available?
No, Ridaura is currently only available as a brand-name medication. There is no FDA-approved generic alternative containing auranofin. Patients seeking to lower the cost of this brand-name drug can explore savings options like pharmacy discount cards, which are accepted at many major retail pharmacies.
What is Ridaura, and how is it used?
Ridaura is a brand-name prescription drug containing the active ingredient auranofin, a gold compound. It is approved to treat the pain and inflammation of active, moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is specifically intended for patients who have not responded adequately to or are allergic to NSAIDs. In some cases, it may also be prescribed for symptoms of psoriatic arthritis. As an oral alternative to injectable gold therapy, it represents one of the older classes of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Due to potential risks, including gold toxicity, it is reserved for patients who have not tolerated other therapies well.
What are the potential side effects associated with Ridaura?
The most serious potential risk of Ridaura treatment is gold poisoning, which can manifest as anemia or a decrease in white blood cell counts. For this reason, doctors routinely monitor blood tests. Common side effects include diarrhea (occurring in roughly 50% of patients), abdominal pain, nausea, mouth sores, hair loss, skin rash, and itching. Skin reactions are frequent but should be distinguished from a rare allergic reaction. Gold deposits in the eye have occasionally led to vision changes. This is not an exhaustive list, so patients should discuss all potential side effects and concerns with their prescribing physician.