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Nexium20 MGcost and price(30 Count)

esomeprazole 20 MG Delayed Release Oral Capsule [Nexium] · Delayed Release Oral Capsule

Used for

Duodenal ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal reflux, Heartburn, Helicobacter infections, Zollinger-ellison syndrome

Acid reducer · NLM RxClass and the FDA drug label

The Pharmacy Cost
$8.78/Ct
$263.42/30

What it cost pharmacies

CMS NADAC benchmark

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No prescription needed

You may not need a prescription for this.

esomeprazole is also sold over the counter — 245 non-prescription products contain the same active ingredient. Store brands at supermarkets, discount stores and dollar stores are usually the cheapest way to buy it, and no pharmacy visit is required. At what pharmacies pay, the over-the-counter version is 96% cheaper.

We have 1 recorded shelf price for esomeprazole — listed below with the pharmacy options, cheapest per unit first.

Same active ingredient does not mean same product. Prescription strengths are often higher than what is sold on a shelf, so confirm with your pharmacist or prescriber that the shelf version matches what you were prescribed before switching.

Generic version

98% cheaper

What pharmacies pay for 30 count, from CMS.

$4.60esomeprazole 20 MG Delayed Release Oral CapsulePrice it

Whether to switch is your prescriber's call.

Telepharmacy

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In much of the country a pharmacist can verify and counsel remotely while the prescription is filled at a licensed hub. It carries far less overhead than a counter, and where it is available the cash price can undercut one.

We are not showing any yet — we have no verified telepharmacy price to put here, and an indicative one would be worth less than nothing. It is the next source we are adding.

Where to buy

2 options

No shelf prices yet. Supermarket prices differ by store, so we need a ZIP code to show one. and we'll check the shops near you.

Before you order from abroad

The FDA states that in most circumstances it is illegal for individuals to import prescription drugs into the United States for personal use. The often-quoted 90-day allowance is written for foreign nationals continuing a treatment begun abroad, not for US residents ordering a cheaper refill. Enforcement against individuals is uncommon, but that is not the same as permission.

These prices are published so you can see what the same medicine costs elsewhere — often the clearest evidence of what a US price contains. Any accreditation shown is the listing body's, not ours. Talk to your prescriber or pharmacist before changing where you fill anything.

Delivery takes longer than a US pharmacy. International orders generally pass through customs and may be delayed, and a package can be refused at the border. Shipping cost and delivery time are not included in the prices above — the pharmacy states its own on the page this links to, and that is the one to go by.

All figures are estimates, not quotes. Verify at the pharmacy counter. Not medical advice.

Walgreens · off the shelf

$9.99for a 42-count pack

Walgreens

Cost per unit
$0.24
Pharmacies paid, per unit
$8.78
Prescription needed
No

At this pack size, 30 count would take 1 pack ($9.99). Larger packs are often cheaper per unit — any we have recorded appear as their own row on the left.

Listed online only — call before making a trip.

Still too expensive?

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