Antibiotics Medications: Comparing Costs and Ways to Save
Antibiotics are usually short-course prescriptions rather than daily maintenance drugs, and most commonly prescribed ones are inexpensive generics. Even so, the cash price for the same short course can vary between pharmacies, and some pharmacies offer certain generic antibiotics at very low flat prices or even free.
Because these are typically one-time fills, the savings move is simple: compare the cash and discount price quickly before you fill, and check whether a nearby pharmacy has a low-cost generic program. Each medication below links to a page with current pricing.
Antibiotics medications (23)
Each medication links to its own page with live cash and discount prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, location, quantity, and eligibility.
- Coly-Mycin MSave 100%
Colistimethate · 150mg
Live prices on detail page
- AemcoloSave 100%
Rifamycin · 194mg
Live prices on detail page
- MinocinSave 84%
Minocycline · 100 mg
from $24.00
- AugmentinSave 84%
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate · 875/125 mg
from $18.00
- MacrobidSave 87%
Nitrofurantoin · 100 mg
from $12.40
- Zithromax Z-PakSave 90%
Azithromycin · 250 mg
from $9.40
- CiproSave 89%
Ciprofloxacin · 500 mg
from $9.20
- VibramycinSave 91%
Doxycycline · 100 mg
from $7.20
- Bactrim DSSave 87%
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim · 800/160 mg
from $8.20
- KeflexSave 86%
Cephalexin · 500 mg
from $8.40
- FlagylSave 87%
Metronidazole · 500 mg
from $7.40
- Bactrim DSSave 100%
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim · 800/160 mg
Live prices on detail page
- AmoxilSave 83%
Amoxicillin · 500 mg
from $6.40
- Biaxin
Clarithromycin · 500 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Cefzil
Cefprozil · 500 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Duricef
Cefadroxil · 500 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Dynapen
Dicloxacillin · 500 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Monurol
Fosfomycin · 3 g
Live prices on detail page
- Primsol
Trimethoprim · 100 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Principen
Ampicillin · 500 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Sumycin
Tetracycline · 500 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Suprax
Cefixime · 400 mg
Live prices on detail page
- Zyvox
Linezolid · 600 mg
Live prices on detail page
Frequently asked questions
Do some pharmacies offer free or very cheap antibiotics?
Some pharmacies run low-cost generic programs that include certain common antibiotics at a low flat price, and a few offer select antibiotics free with a prescription. Availability varies by pharmacy and location, so check locally and compare against a discount-card price.
Why do prices for the same medication vary so much between pharmacies?
Cash prices are set by each pharmacy, not by a single national list, so the same drug and quantity can cost very different amounts across the street from each other. Discount-card prices, manufacturer arrangements, and a pharmacy's own contracts all move the final number. Comparing a few pharmacies before you fill is the simplest way to avoid overpaying.
Could a generic version lower my cost?
When an FDA-approved generic exists, it usually costs far less than the brand while containing the same active ingredient. Whether a generic is appropriate for you is a clinical decision — ask your doctor or pharmacist. This page is about cost comparison only, not which medication you should take.
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- How to Compare Prescription Prices Near You
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This page is for cost and savings education only. It is not medical advice and makes no claims about which medication is right for you or how well any drug works. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications and coverage. Prices vary by pharmacy, location, quantity, and eligibility.
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