How Much Does Viread Cost? — Save Up to 84% in the US

At the US pharmacies in our data, the lowest listed discount-card price for Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate is around $24.20. Prices vary by pharmacy, dosage, and pack size, so use the table above to compare specific options near you.

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate at roughly $0.168 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 Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate priced from about $1.07 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 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.

The generic drug Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate is manufactured by companies like Apotex Corp. and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Its original, brand-name version is called Viread.

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate is an FDA-approved antiretroviral medication used in combination therapy to manage HIV infection. As a nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI), it works by lowering the amount of virus in the body, which helps the immune system function better and reduces the risk of HIV-related complications. It is also approved for treating chronic hepatitis B. The medication comes as an oral tablet, taken with or without food as directed. Always review the patient information provided by your pharmacist and take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor, who will determine the appropriate dose based on your medical condition, kidney function, and other medications. Do not alter your dose or stop taking it without consulting your doctor, as this can lead to treatment failure and increased viral resistance.

Common side effects may include dizziness, headache, diarrhea, or sleep disturbances. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if these effects are bothersome or persistent. Many people taking this medication do not experience serious side effects, as doctors prescribe it when the benefits are judged to outweigh the risks. A condition called immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) can occur as the immune system strengthens, potentially causing a flare-up of symptoms from a pre-existing infection. Seek immediate medical attention for serious symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, severe fatigue, muscle or joint pain, vision changes, signs of infection, difficulty breathing, or unusual irritability. This is not an exhaustive list, so discuss all potential risks and benefits with your healthcare provider.