Full price comparison · US & Canada

Tamoxifen Citrate Prices — US Pharmacy Cost vs Canada — Save Up to 67% in the US

GenericRx requiredAvailable US & CanadatabletHealth Canada DIN 00851973

Cheaper in the US

0%

lower price for Tamoxifen Citrate, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found

US · discount card

$17.38

per fill

Lowest listed pharmacy price

Lowest

US · Cost Plus Drugs

$0.100

per unit

Published price, no card needed

Canada

$0.300

per tablet

Lowest listed pharmacy price

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US pharmacy prices — 20mg

PharmacyDiscount-card priceRegular cash priceAverage retail
Walgreens$17.38Lowest$20.38$11.99
Food Lion$18.80$18.80$11.99
Kroger Pharmacy$21.42$24.42$11.99
Harris Teeter Pharmacy$21.42$24.42$11.99
Walmart Neighborhood Market$22.10$25.10$11.99
Walmart Pharmacy$22.10$25.10$11.99
CVS Pharmacy$26.00$29.00$11.99
Publix$26.28$26.28$11.99
Costco$30.99$30.99$11.99

"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 $16.40
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
medsengage.com$0.30090$14.95$27.36Lowest
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$0.32090Free$28.72
medsengage.com$0.36060$14.95$21.89
OffShoreCheapMeds.com$0.39090$14.95$35.24
InhalersOnline.com$0.430100$0.00$43.00
OffShoreCheapMeds.com$0.43060$14.95$25.84
CanadaPharmacies.com$0.44090Free$39.99
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$0.55030Free$16.40
InhalersOnline.com$0.67090$0.00$60.60
SPFPharmacy.com$0.770100$9.95$76.97
CanadaPharmacies.com$0.90030Free$26.99
InhalersOnline.com$1.2430$0.00$37.05
InhalersOnline.com$2.5010$0.00$24.99
Generic · Defaultfrom $37.09
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$0.76090Free$68.11Lowest
CanadaPharmacies.com$0.88090Free$78.99
GoldStarMeds.com$1.1590$0.00$103.73
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$1.2430Free$37.09
CanadaPharmacyPro.com$1.2790$14.95$114.48
1800RxOnline.com$1.2890$0.00$115.25
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$1.5190$14.95$136.25
CanadaPharmacies.com$1.6030Free$47.99
GoldStarMeds.com$1.70$0.00$50.99
1800RxOnline.com$1.89$0.00$56.65
medsengage.com$1.9290$14.95$172.97
medsengage.com$2.0360$14.95$121.72
OffShoreCheapMeds.com$2.0590$14.95$184.50
OffShoreCheapMeds.com$2.1660$14.95$129.84
LifeRxPharmacy.com$2.1890$14.95$196.03
LifeRxPharmacy.com$2.3060$14.95$137.95
Brand · Defaultfrom $37.09
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$0.76090Free$68.11Lowest
CanadaPharmacies.com$0.88090Free$78.99
GoldStarMeds.com$1.1590$0.00$103.73
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$1.2430Free$37.09
CanadaPharmacyPro.com$1.2790$14.95$114.48
1800RxOnline.com$1.2890$0.00$115.25
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$1.5190$14.95$136.25
CanadaPharmacies.com$1.6030Free$47.99
GoldStarMeds.com$1.70$0.00$50.99
1800RxOnline.com$1.89$0.00$56.65
medsengage.com$1.9290$14.95$172.97
medsengage.com$2.0360$14.95$121.72
OffShoreCheapMeds.com$2.0590$14.95$184.50
OffShoreCheapMeds.com$2.1660$14.95$129.84
LifeRxPharmacy.com$2.1890$14.95$196.03
LifeRxPharmacy.com$2.3060$14.95$137.95

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 Tamoxifen Citrate.

Generic clinical forms
tamoxifen 10 MG Oral Tablet

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamoxifen Citrate expensive if I don't have insurance?

Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $17.38 for Tamoxifen Citrate with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.

Is Tamoxifen Citrate available through Cost Plus Drugs?

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Tamoxifen Citrate at roughly $0.100 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.

What do Canadian pharmacies charge for Tamoxifen Citrate?

We found Canadian pricing for Tamoxifen Citrate starting near $0.300 per tablet in USD terms. That's before any shipping charge, which the table above breaks out separately.

Why is Tamoxifen Citrate 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. 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.

What will Tamoxifen cost with my health insurance?

Your out-of-pocket cost for Tamoxifen with insurance depends entirely on the specifics of your plan, including your deductible, copay, and coinsurance. To get an accurate estimate, you should contact your insurance provider directly. Regardless of your insurance status, it's often worthwhile to compare prices, as using a pharmacy discount card or program may offer savings that are lower than your plan's copay for some prescriptions.

Is Tamoxifen covered under Medicare, and what are the costs?

Yes, Tamoxifen is generally covered under Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans that include drug coverage. Your specific copay amount will vary based on your plan's formulary and which coverage phase you are in (e.g., deductible, initial coverage, or coverage gap). It's advisable to check your plan details or speak with your plan provider for precise costs. Patients may also find savings by comparing the Medicare copay to the price available through other pharmacy savings programs.

What is the brand-name equivalent for generic Tamoxifen?

Generic Tamoxifen is manufactured by several companies, including Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. The original, brand-name version of this drug is Nolvadex.