Acyclovir cost?

Prices for acyclovir vary a lot by country, pharmacy, dosage form, and whether you’re getting brand-name or generic. In the US, generic acyclovir is relatively inexpensive, but exact cost depends on the regimen and pharmacist.

Rough ballpark (US, approximate cash prices without insurance):
- Acyclovir 400 mg tablets (typical episodic treatment): about $0.50–$1.00 per tablet. A 15-tablet course could be roughly $7–$15.
- Acyclovir 800 mg tablets (used for shingles, typical course: 70 tablets): roughly $1.50–$3 per tablet. About $105–$210 for the full course.
- Acyclovir topical cream (5%): often more expensive per course, roughly tens of dollars depending on size.

Prices can be much lower with generic programs or coupons, and higher for brand-name products. Insurance coverage and pharmacy discounts (GoodRx, etc.) also strongly affect out-of-pocket cost.

To get an exact price:
- Tell me your country, dosage form (tablet strength and quantity, or cream), and whether you’ll use brand or generic.
- I can give you a tighter estimate or help you compare prices at local pharmacies or online coupon sites (GoodRx, SingleCare, manufacturer programs).