Full price comparison · US & Canada

Zomig Prices — US Pharmacy Cost vs Canada — Save Up to 41% in the US

Brand availableRx requiredAvailable US & CanadatabletHealth Canada DIN 02248992

Cheaper in the US

0%

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

US · discount card

$25.05

per fill

Lowest listed pharmacy price

Lowest

US · Cost Plus Drugs

$1.44

per unit

Published price, no card needed

Canada

$2.44

per tablet

Lowest listed pharmacy price

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US pharmacy prices — 5mg

PharmacyDiscount-card priceRegular cash priceAverage retail
Walgreens$25.05Lowest$28.05$55.98
CVS Pharmacy$26.66$29.66$55.98
Kroger Pharmacy$42.31$45.31$55.98
Harris Teeter Pharmacy$42.31$45.31$55.98
Walmart Neighborhood Market$46.39$49.39$55.98
Walmart Pharmacy$46.39$49.39$55.98

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

Canadian pharmacy prices

Initial · 5 mgfrom $128.99
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadaPharmacies.com$19.33Free$347.99Lowest
SPFPharmacy.com$20.27$9.95$1,216.40
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$20.77Free$373.90
CanadaPharmacies.com$21.50Free$128.99
medsengage.com$21.68$14.95$130.06
medsengage.com$22.48$14.95$269.71
InhalersOnline.com$22.72$0.00$408.99
CanadianPharmacyAdvantage.com$24.75Free$148.50
SPFPharmacy.com$26.51$9.95$159.08
CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com$26.53$14.95$955.00
BuyLowDrugs.com$26.58$0.00$319.00
InhalersOnline.com$27.50$0.00$164.99
BuyLowDrugs.com$31.50$0.00$189.00
Generic · 5 mgfrom $23.37
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadaPharmacyPro.com$2.84$14.95$59.61Lowest
CanadaPharmacyPro.com$3.34$14.95$23.37
BuyLowDrugs.com$8.9560$0.00$537.00
Generic · 5 mlsfrom $37.59
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
medsengage.com$2.44$14.95$51.25Lowest
medsengage.com$2.69$14.95$37.59
Brand · 5 mgfrom $23.37
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
CanadaPharmacyPro.com$2.84$14.95$59.61Lowest
CanadaPharmacyPro.com$3.34$14.95$23.37
BuyLowDrugs.com$8.9560$0.00$537.00
Brand · 5 mlsfrom $37.59
PharmacyPrice / tabletPack sizeShippingTotal
medsengage.com$2.44$14.95$51.25Lowest
medsengage.com$2.69$14.95$37.59

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 Zolmitriptan.

Other brand names
Zomig
Generic clinical forms
zolmitriptan 2.5 MG Oral Tablet

Frequently asked questions

Is Zolmitriptan (Zomig) expensive if I don't have insurance?

Our most recent US pharmacy data shows a low of roughly $25.05 for Zolmitriptan with a standard discount card. That figure moves with dosage and quantity — check the comparison table for the exact combination you need.

Is Zolmitriptan (Zomig) available through Cost Plus Drugs?

Yes — Cost Plus Drugs lists Zolmitriptan at roughly $1.44 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 Zolmitriptan (Zomig)?

We found Canadian pricing for Zolmitriptan starting near $2.44 per tablet in USD terms. That's before any shipping charge, which the table above breaks out separately.

Why is Zolmitriptan (Zomig) 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 Zolmitriptan?

The amount you pay for Zolmitriptan with insurance depends entirely on the specifics of your plan, including your deductible, copay, or coinsurance. To get an accurate estimate, you should contact your insurance provider directly. For those with high out-of-pocket costs even with insurance, or for the uninsured, exploring pharmacy savings programs can be a helpful way to reduce the price at the point of sale.

What are the brand-name versions of the generic drug Zolmitriptan?

Zolmitriptan is the generic name for the medication. It is produced by several generic manufacturers. The original brand-name products include Zomig (available as tablets and nasal spray) and Zomig-ZMT (orally disintegrating tablets).

What is Zolmitriptan and how is it used?

Zolmitriptan is an antimigraine agent, or triptan, prescribed for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults. It is not intended for preventing migraines or for treating other types of headache, such as common tension headaches or hemiplegic migraines. It should only be used after a healthcare professional has diagnosed migraine. The drug works by constricting blood vessels and blocking pain pathways in the brain. Before taking zolmitriptan, it is crucial to discuss your full medical history with your doctor, especially any heart conditions, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease, seizures, or if you take certain medications like cimetidine. Risk factors for heart disease, such as smoking, diabetes, or high cholesterol, should also be disclosed, as well as all other medications and supplements you use.