600mg · 30-count · Pain · Brand: Advil / Motrin · Generic available
| Pharmacy | Cash Price | Per-30-Day Equiv. |
|---|---|---|
| Costco Cheapest | $3.80 | $3.80 |
| Walmart | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Kroger | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Target | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rite Aid | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| CVS | $8.99 | $8.99 |
| Walgreens | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Ibuprofen is prescribed to manage pain and inflammation. It is sold under the brand name Advil / Motrin and is available as the generic Ibuprofen. A standard supply is 30 600mg.
Pharmacy pricing is not regulated in the United States, so retailers set their own cash prices. Large retailers like Walmart and Costco typically offer lower prices on generics because they use prescriptions as a traffic driver. Chain pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens tend to charge significantly more.
Pain medications range from affordable generics like ibuprofen to more expensive nerve pain options. Always check whether a generic is available.
Ibuprofen belongs to a class of medications called NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). At prescription strength, it belongs to the same class of medications, NSAIDs, as its lower-dose over-the-counter version — the prescription strength shown here is simply a higher dose than what's sold at retail without a prescription. Like all NSAIDs, it carries class-wide gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risk considerations that increase somewhat with higher doses or longer-term use.
Shop around. The cheapest pharmacy (Costco at $3.80) charges significantly less than the most expensive option ($9.50). A quick call can save you real money.
Ask for the generic. If your doctor prescribed the brand-name Advil / Motrin, ask your pharmacist whether the generic Ibuprofen is available. In most states, pharmacists can substitute a generic unless the prescriber writes 'dispense as written.'
Use a discount card. Services like GoodRx, SingleCare, and WellRx can sometimes negotiate prices lower than retail cash. The estimated GoodRx low for Ibuprofen is around $2.80.
Because ibuprofen is sold over-the-counter as well as by prescription, there's no manufacturer copay card tied to it — comparing OTC store-brand pricing at a lower dose against the prescription cash prices shown above is worth doing before assuming the prescription-strength product is your only option.
Coverage depends on your specific plan and formulary. Most pain medications are covered under standard health insurance, typically in Tier 1 or Tier 2. If your copay is higher than the cash price above, it may be cheaper to pay out of pocket — ask your pharmacist to compare. Prior authorization is uncommon for prescription-strength ibuprofen, though some plans decline to cover it at all once an equivalent is available over-the-counter — worth confirming directly with your plan.
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How much does Ibuprofen cost without insurance?
Without insurance, Ibuprofen 600mg (30-count) ranges from $3.80 at Costco to $9.50. With a GoodRx discount card, the price can be as low as $2.80.
Where is the cheapest place to fill Ibuprofen?
Costco typically offers the lowest cash price at $3.80 for 30 600mg.
Is there a generic for Ibuprofen?
Yes — the generic Ibuprofen is available and bioequivalent to Advil / Motrin. Ask your pharmacist to dispense the generic to save money.
What if my insurance doesn't cover Ibuprofen at all?
Ask your prescriber whether a covered therapeutic alternative in the same drug class exists, or ask your pharmacist about a formulary exception or medical-necessity appeal — some plans will cover an otherwise-excluded drug once that documentation is on file. In the meantime, the cash and discount-card pricing shown above is usually the fastest fallback.
Does a 90-day supply of Ibuprofen cost less than three 30-day fills?
Often, yes — many pharmacies and insurance plans price a 90-day fill at a lower effective per-dose cost than separate 30-day fills, and some mail-order pharmacy benefits are built specifically around 90-day supplies. Ask your pharmacist or insurer whether a 90-day option is available for this medication before assuming the count shown above is your only choice.
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