Celecoxib: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for celecoxib. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Celecoxib 100 Mg Capsule
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Celecoxib 100 Mg Capsule. Pharmacies pay about $1.85 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| CELECOXIB 100 MG CAPSULEGeneric | $0.06 per tablet or capsule | $1.85 | 10/21/2026 |
| CELECOXIB 200 MG CAPSULEGeneric | $0.07 per tablet or capsule | $2.25 | 10/21/2026 |
| CELECOXIB 50 MG CAPSULEGeneric | $0.08 per tablet or capsule | $2.44 | 10/21/2026 |
| CELECOXIB 400 MG CAPSULEGeneric | $0.26 per tablet or capsule | $7.77 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Celecoxib is indicated Celecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug indicated for: Osteoarthritis (OA) ( 1.1 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) ( 1.2 ) Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) in patients 2 years and older ( 1.3 ) Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) ( 1.4 ) Acute Pain (AP) ( 1.5 ) Primary Dysmenorrhea (PD) ( 1.6 ) 1.1 Osteoarthritis For the management of the signs and symptoms of OA [ see Clinical Studies (14.1) ]. 1.2 Rheumatoid Arthritis For the management of the signs and symptoms of RA [ see Clinical Studies (14.2) ]. 1.3 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis For the management of the signs and symptoms of JRA in patients 2 years and older [ see Clinical Studies...
Common side effects (FDA label)
6. ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Cardiovascular Thrombotic Events [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] GI Bleeding, Ulceration and Perforation [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ] Hepatotoxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ) ] Hypertension [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 ) ] Heart Failure and Edema [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ] Renal Toxicity and Hyperkalemia [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) ] Anaphylactic Reactions [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 ) ] Serious Skin...
Drug interactions (from the label)
7. DRUG INTERACTIONS See Table 3 for clinically significant drug interactions with celecoxib. Table 3: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Celecoxib Drugs That Interfere with Hemostasis Clinical Impact: Celecoxib and anticoagulants such as warfarin have a synergistic effect on bleeding. The concomitant use of celecoxib and anticoagulants have an increased risk of serious bleeding compared to the use of either drug alone. Serotonin release by platelets plays an important role in hemostasis. Case-control and cohort epidemiological studies showed that concomitant use of drugs that interfere with serotonin reuptake and an NSAID may potentiate the risk of bleeding more than an NSAID...
Warnings (from the label)
5. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hepatotoxicity: Inform patients of warning signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity. Discontinue if abnormal liver tests persist or worsen or if clinical signs and symptoms of liver disease develop. ( 5.3 ) Hypertension: Patients taking some antihypertensive medications may have impaired response to these therapies when taking NSAIDs. Monitor blood pressure. ( 5.4 , 7 ) Heart Failure and Edema: Avoid use of celecoxib in patients with severe heart failure unless benefits are expected to outweigh risk of worsening heart failure. ( 5.5 ) Renal Toxicity: Monitor renal function in patients with renal or hepatic impairment, heart failure, dehydration, or hypovolemia. Avoid...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2023-08-24. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.