Ergocalciferol: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for ergocalciferol. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Ergocalciferol 1.25 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 Ergocalciferol 1.25 Mg Capsule. Pharmacies pay about $3.49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERGOCALCIFEROL 1.25 MG CAPSULEGeneric | $0.12 per tablet or capsule | $3.49 | 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)
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ergocalciferol is indicated for use in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, also known as vitamin D resistant rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia.
Common side effects (FDA label)
ADVERSE REACTIONS Hypervitaminosis D is characterized by effects on the following organ system: Renal: Impairment of renal function with polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, hypercalciuria, reversible azotemia, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, generalized vascular calcification, or irreversible renal insufficiency which may result in death. CNS: Mental retardation. Soft Tissues: Widespread calcification of the soft tissues, including the heart, blood vessels, renal tubules, and lungs. Skeletal: Bone demineralization (osteoporosis) in adults occurs concomitantly. Decline in the average rate of...
Drug interactions (from the label)
Drug Interactions Mineral oil interferes with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamin D preparations. Administration of thiazide diuretics to hypoparathyroid patients who are concurrently being treated with ergocalciferol may cause hypercalcemia.
Warnings (from the label)
WARNINGS Hypersensitivity to vitamin D may be one etiologic factor in infants with idiopathic hypercalcemia. In these cases vitamin D must be strictly restricted. Keep out of the reach of children.
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2026-05-20. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.