Ibuprofen: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for ibuprofen. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Ibuprofen 200 Mg Caplet
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 Ibuprofen 200 Mg Caplet. Pharmacies pay about $1.01 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBUPROFEN 100 MG/5 ML SUSPGeneric | $0.03 per mL | n/a | 10/21/2026 |
| IBUPROFEN 200 MG CAPLETGeneric | $0.03 per tablet or capsule | $1.01 | 10/21/2026 |
| IBUPROFEN 200 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.03 per tablet or capsule | $1.01 | 10/21/2026 |
| IBUPROFEN 400 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.04 per tablet or capsule | $1.12 | 10/21/2026 |
| IBUPROFEN 600 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.05 per tablet or capsule | $1.38 | 10/21/2026 |
| IBUPROFEN 800 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.06 per tablet or capsule | $1.67 | 10/21/2026 |
| IBUPROFEN 200 MG SOFTGELGeneric | $0.08 per tablet or capsule | $2.30 | 10/21/2026 |
| IBUPROFEN PM 200-38 MG CAPLETGeneric | $0.13 per tablet or capsule | $3.89 | 10/21/2026 |
| IBUPROFEN JR STR 100 MG TB CHWGeneric | $0.15 per tablet or capsule | $4.61 | 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)
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever
Warnings (from the label)
Warnings Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: rash facial swelling asthma (wheezing) hives skin reddening shock blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: take more or for a longer time than directed take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product are age 60 or older take other drugs containing prescription or...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2026-04-29. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.