How much does PTU cost without insurance?

Live cash prices for PTU 50 mg are verified within the last 72 hours — see the table above for the current cheapest source.

What pharmacy has the cheapest PTU?

Cost Plus Drugs and Costco typically have the lowest cash price for generic Propylthiouracil. CVS and Walgreens are the most expensive. Exact rankings update live above.

Which pharmacy has the cheapest PTU in 2026?

GoodRx coupon currently has the lowest verified cash price for PTU (Propylthiouracil) at $0.00. Cost Plus Drugs and Costco are consistently the cheapest US pharmacies for most generics.

Is CVS or Walgreens cheaper for PTU?

Neither — both are typically 30–60% more expensive than Cost Plus or Costco. CVS and Walgreens consistently rank as the most expensive cash-pay pharmacies for Propylthiouracil.

How often do these prices change?

BetterBuyRx refreshes prices at minimum every 72 hours from public retail price feeds. Mail-order partners like Cost Plus and Amazon Pharmacy can change daily.

Thyroid

PTU

Propylthiouracil · 50 mg · tablet · qty 90

Reduces thyroid hormone in hyperthyroidism.

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Common uses & information

PTU is a brand of Propylthiouracil, a thyroid medication supplied as tablet in a 50 mg strength. It is commonly used for reduces thyroid hormone in hyperthyroidism.

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Price summary

Form	Class	Brand avg	Generic avg	Savings
tablet 50 mg	Rx	see live prices above	see live prices above	—

Clinical information

Clinical content reviewed by the BetterBuyRx clinical team. Read the full wiki entry and sources →

Manufacturer & patient assistance programs

For patient assistance, check NeedyMeds and RxAssist.

FAQ

Is generic Propylthiouracil the same as PTU?

Yes. The FDA requires generics to contain the same active ingredient at the same strength as the brand. Inactive ingredients (binders, dyes) may differ.

How much can I save by choosing the generic?

Currently no FDA-approved generic equivalent exists for PTU, so the brand and generic prices are similar.

Do I need insurance to get this price?

No. The prices shown on BetterBuyRx are cash prices. Often these beat insurance copays for generics.

How often is this price updated?

At minimum every 72 hours. Many sources refresh every few hours.

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