Full price comparison · US & Canada

How Much Does Chantix Cost? — Save Up to 72% in the US

Brand availableRx requiredAvailable US & CanadatabletHealth Canada DIN 02438445

Cheaper in the US

0%

lower price for Varenicline Tartrate, based on the lowest comparable per-unit prices we found

US · discount card

$29.67

per fill

Lowest listed pharmacy price

Lowest

US · Cost Plus Drugs

$0.137

per unit

Published price, no card needed

Canada

$0.490

per tablet

Lowest listed pharmacy price

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US pharmacy prices — 1mg

PharmacyDiscount-card priceRegular cash priceAverage retail
CVS Pharmacy$29.67Lowest$32.67$130.83
Publix$41.02$41.02$130.83
Food Lion$63.40$63.40$130.83
Costco$117.52$117.52$130.83
Walmart Neighborhood Market$239.98$242.98$130.83
Walmart Pharmacy$239.98$242.98$130.83
Kroger Pharmacy$417.86$420.86$130.83
Harris Teeter Pharmacy$417.86$420.86$130.83

"Discount-card price" reflects a standard prescription discount card, not insurance. Prices change often — confirm at the pharmacy before filling.

Canadian pharmacy prices

Initial · 0.5 mg/1 mgfrom $82.21
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$1.5553Free$82.21Lowest
SPFPharmacy.com$1.7053$9.95$90.30
CanadaPharmacies.com$1.7553Free$92.99
InhalersOnline.com$1.9353$0.00$102.41
InhalersOnline.com$2.4553$0.00$129.99
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$2.4553$14.95$130.00
Initial · 1 mgfrom $33.15
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$0.490168Free$82.16Lowest
CanadaPharmacies.com$0.550168Free$92.99
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$0.59056Free$33.15
CanadaPharmacies.com$0.79056Free$43.99
InhalersOnline.com$1.54168$0.00$257.94
InhalersOnline.com$1.61112$0.00$180.00
SPFPharmacy.com$1.6256$9.95$90.99
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$1.70168$14.95$286.00
InhalersOnline.com$1.8356$0.00$102.25
BuyLowDrugs.com$2.01168$0.00$338.00
CanadaPharmacyPro.com$2.1056$14.95$117.68
BuyLowDrugs.com$2.2956$0.00$128.00
InhalersOnline.com$2.5028$0.00$69.99
CanadaPharmacyPro.com$3.1028$14.95$86.85
Generic · 0.5 mg/1 mgfrom $58.44
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$2.0853$14.95$110.00Lowest
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$2.3425Free$58.44
CanadaPharmacies.com$2.7625Free$68.99
Generic · 1 mgfrom $58.44
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$1.61112$14.95$180.00Lowest
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$1.69168Free$284.25
CanadaPharmacies.com$1.76168Free$294.99
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$2.0928Free$58.44
CanadaPharmacies.com$2.4628Free$68.99
Brand · 0.5 mg/1 mgfrom $58.44
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$2.0853$14.95$110.00Lowest
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$2.3425Free$58.44
CanadaPharmacies.com$2.7625Free$68.99
Brand · 1 mgfrom $58.44
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$1.61112$14.95$180.00Lowest
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$1.69168Free$284.25
CanadaPharmacies.com$1.76168Free$294.99
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$2.0928Free$58.44
CanadaPharmacies.com$2.4628Free$68.99

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 Varenicline Tartrate.

Other brand names
Chantix
Generic clinical forms
varenicline 0.5 MG Oral Tablet

Frequently asked questions

Is Varenicline Tartrate (Chantix) expensive if I don't have insurance?

Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $29.67 for Varenicline Tartrate with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.

Is Varenicline Tartrate (Chantix) available through Cost Plus Drugs?

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Varenicline Tartrate at roughly $0.137 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 Varenicline Tartrate (Chantix)?

We found Canadian pricing for Varenicline Tartrate starting near $0.490 per tablet in USD terms. That's before any shipping charge, which the table above breaks out separately.

Why is Varenicline Tartrate (Chantix) 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.

How does insurance affect the cost of varenicline?

The cost with insurance depends entirely on your specific plan's formulary and copay structure. In some cases, a pharmacy savings program or coupon might offer a price lower than your insurance copay. It's a good practice to ask your pharmacist to calculate the price both ways—with your insurance and with any available discount—so you can choose the most affordable option.

Is varenicline covered by Medicare, and what is the cost?

Medicare Part D and most private insurance plans typically cover smoking cessation aids like varenicline, though your out-of-pocket cost will depend on your plan's specific coverage tier and deductible. Before paying, compare your plan's copay to any available pharmacy discount price to ensure you are getting the lowest possible cost.

Is a generic version of varenicline available?

Yes. Varenicline is the generic name for the medication previously sold under the brand name Chantix. Generic varenicline tartrate is now widely available by prescription.