Albendazole Coupons & Prices

Looking for an albendazole coupon? Albendazole is the low-cost generic version of Albenza, an anthelmintic (anti-worm) medicine used to treat certain tapeworm infections. Because it is available as a generic, the cash price is often already modest, but what you actually pay can vary widely from one pharmacy to the next. Rx.com compares live prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find the lowest one near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price on albendazole and print or show a free coupon at the pharmacy counter.

What is albendazole and how does it work?

Albendazole is a benzimidazole antiparasitic medicine, sold under the brand name Albenza. It is FDA-approved to treat parenchymal neurocysticercosis caused by the larval form of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) and cystic hydatid disease of the liver, lung, and peritoneum caused by the larval form of the dog tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus). It works by interfering with the worm's ability to absorb sugar, which drains the parasite's energy so it can no longer survive.

Albendazole is absorbed much better when taken with a fatty meal, so it is usually taken with food. Your provider decides the dose and length of treatment based on the specific infection being treated.

Albendazole cost without insurance and how to save

Albendazole is available as a generic, which usually keeps the cash price lower than the brand-name Albenza. Even so, generic prices are not the same everywhere. The same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies just a few miles apart, which is exactly why comparing pharmacies matters. If you are paying without insurance, or your plan does not cover it well, a cash coupon may cost less than your copay.

Rx.com pulls live prices from more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can see who has the best deal today. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price on albendazole, then use the free Rx.com coupon at checkout. There is no manufacturer savings card for generic albendazole, so pharmacy price comparison is the main way to lower your cost.

Albendazole vs. brand and other anti-worm medicines

Albendazole and brand-name Albenza contain the same active ingredient and work the same way; the generic simply costs less. Depending on the type of worm infection and your provider's judgment, other antiparasitic medicines may be options, including:

• mebendazole — another benzimidazole used for common intestinal worms
• ivermectin — used for certain roundworm and other parasitic infections
• praziquantel — used for various tapeworm and fluke infections
• pyrantel pamoate — an over-the-counter option for some intestinal worms

Only your provider can decide which medicine is right for your specific infection. Once you have a prescription, you can compare prices on each of these on Rx.com to see which pharmacy offers the best price near you.

Safety and side effects

Albendazole has no boxed warning, but there are important safety points to know. According to the FDA Albenza label, the only listed contraindication is a known hypersensitivity to the benzimidazole class of medicines or to any ingredient in the product. Albendazole can lower blood cell counts (bone marrow suppression), so your provider may check a blood count (CBC) at the start of each treatment cycle and every two weeks during treatment. It can also raise liver enzymes, so liver function is usually monitored, and it should be used with caution in people with liver disease. When treating neurocysticercosis, killing cysts in the brain can cause serious neurologic effects such as seizures or increased pressure in the brain, so patients are typically given corticosteroid and anti-seizure medicines, and a retinal (eye) exam is done first.

Albendazole should generally be avoided during pregnancy because it may cause fetal harm; the label advises using it in pregnancy only when there is no appropriate alternative treatment. Women who could become pregnant should have a negative pregnancy test before starting and use effective birth control during treatment and for one month after the last dose. This is general information, not medical advice — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full health history, other medicines, and any side effects you notice.