Folic Acid · tablet
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$5.88
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B vitamin supplement for folate deficiency anemia and neural tube defect prevention in pregnancy. Essential for DNA synthesis and cell division.
Folic Acid 5mg is available at 9 pharmacy chains in Canada, with prices ranging from $5.88 to $12.49. You could save up to $6.61 by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Saskatoon over Guardian Pharmacy - Oak Bay.
Save up to $6.61 (53%)
by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Saskatoon over Guardian Pharmacy - Oak Bay
What drives the $6.61 gap?
The dispensing fee is the biggest factor in the price difference for this medication. This is a flat fee pharmacists charge per fill — it can vary by over $7 between chains.
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Submit a PriceFolic Acid 5mg is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 42 cities
Available in 27 locations · Shoppers Drug Mart is Canada's largest pharmacy chain
$10.86
View all pricesCostco Pharmacy - Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Toronto, Windsor +27 more
$5.88
CheapestWalmart Pharmacy - Brandon
Brandon, Winnipeg, Victoria +32 more
$10.71
Rexall - Brandon
Brandon, Trois-Rivières, Montreal +25 more
$10.77
London Drugs - Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Saguenay, Saint John +18 more
$10.82
Shoppers Drug Mart - Osborne
Winnipeg, Quebec City, Montreal +24 more
$10.86
Familiprix - Rosemont
Montreal, Quebec City
$11.02
Jean Coutu - Verdun
Montreal, Quebec City
$11.40
Medicine Shoppe - Lawrence
Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton +2 more
$11.48
Guardian Pharmacy - Oak Bay
Victoria, Calgary, Vancouver +4 more
$12.49
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Common questions about Folic Acid 5mg pricing and availability
Folic Acid 5mg tablet costs as low as $5.88 at Costco Pharmacy - Saskatoon, and up to $12.49 at Guardian Pharmacy - Oak Bay. Prices vary by pharmacy chain and location in Canada. We compare prices at 9 pharmacy chains to help you find the lowest price.
Folic Acid 5mg is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 6 cities in Canada, including Saskatoon, Brandon, Winnipeg, Montreal, Toronto and more. The cheapest option is Costco Pharmacy - Saskatoon at $5.88.
Folic Acid 5mg costs $10.86 at Shoppers Drug Mart in Winnipeg. This includes the dispensing fee of $9.28. You could save $4.98 by switching to Costco Pharmacy - Saskatoon.
Yes, Folic Acid 5mg requires a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider in Canada. Visit your doctor or use a telemedicine service to get a prescription, then compare pharmacy prices on TransparentMedz to find the lowest cost.
You can save up to $6.61 (53%) on Folic Acid 5mg by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Saskatoon over Guardian Pharmacy - Oak Bay. Other ways to save include: asking for generic alternatives, checking if your insurance covers it, using pharmacy loyalty programs, and buying in larger quantities to reduce per-unit costs.
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