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How Much Does Ibuprofen Cost in 2024?

Alexis Bryan
Alexis Bryan1 Jan 2024
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The average retail price for 30 tablets of 800 milligrams (mg) generic ibuprofen is $13.39, but a bottle of ibuprofen can cost anywhere from $2 to $31 depending on the type of pill, the brand, dosage, quantity, and where you buy it. Higher doses of ibuprofen are often prescribed by doctors and cannot be purchased over the counter.

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The Cost of Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is one of the most popular over-the-counter pain relievers on the market today and is available over the counter. Ibuprofen works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, which are chemicals made in your body that cause inflammation. It also helps to reduce inflammation and any associated pain.”

The proper dose of ibuprofen for adults, regardless of brand, is 200 to 400 mg every four to six hours. The most common form is in capsules (also called Liqui-Gels or Softgels) and tablets. Coated tablets are preferred by people with sensitive stomachs. The table below lists the price of 200mg Ibuprofen by pharmacy and form.

Cost of 100 Tablets of Generic Ibuprofen, 200mg by Pharmacy in 2021

PharmacyBrandCountPrice
Rite AidRite Aid100$1.99
CVSCVS100$8.49
WalgreensWalgreens100$5.99
WalmartEquate100$1.98
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Alexis Bryan

Alexis Bryan MPH, is a recent graduate of Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health. She is passionate about increasing access to care to improve health outcomes. Outside of work, she loves to travel, read, and pay too much attention to her plants.

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