Hydrocortisone · cream
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$9.01
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Mild topical corticosteroid for minor skin irritations, eczema, and insect bites. Available over the counter for short-term use.
Cortate 1% is available at 9 pharmacy chains in Canada, with prices ranging from $9.01 to $15.99. You could save up to $6.98 by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Kingston over Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale.
Save up to $6.98 (44%)
by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Kingston over Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale
What drives the $6.98 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 PriceCortate 1% is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 42 cities
Available in 23 locations · Shoppers Drug Mart is Canada's largest pharmacy chain
$14.45
View all pricesCostco Pharmacy - Kingston
Kingston, Kamloops, Saint John +30 more
$9.01
CheapestLondon Drugs - Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Quebec City, Sherbrooke +22 more
$14.17
Walmart Pharmacy - Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Kingston, Edmonton +29 more
$14.21
Shoppers Drug Mart - Osborne
Winnipeg, Montreal, Quebec City +20 more
$14.45
Rexall - Brandon
Brandon, Saguenay, Quebec City +26 more
$14.73
Jean Coutu - Mont-Royal
Montreal, Quebec City
$14.96
Familiprix - Charlesbourg
Quebec City, Montreal
$14.98
Medicine Shoppe - Oliver
Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto +1 more
$15.35
Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale
Vancouver, Edmonton, Hamilton +3 more
$15.99
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Common questions about Cortate 1% pricing and availability
Cortate 1% cream costs as low as $9.01 at Costco Pharmacy - Kingston, and up to $15.99 at Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale. Prices vary by pharmacy chain and location in Canada. We compare prices at 9 pharmacy chains to help you find the lowest price.
Cortate 1% is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 7 cities in Canada, including Kingston, Winnipeg, Brandon, Montreal, Quebec City and more. The cheapest option is Costco Pharmacy - Kingston at $9.01.
The generic name for Cortate is Hydrocortisone. Generic versions contain the same active ingredient and are typically 30-80% cheaper. Ask your pharmacist about switching to save money.
Cortate 1% costs $14.45 at Shoppers Drug Mart in Winnipeg. This includes the dispensing fee of $9.28. You could save $5.44 by switching to Costco Pharmacy - Kingston.
You can save up to $6.98 (44%) on Cortate 1% by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Kingston over Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale. 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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