Pioglitazone · tablet
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Thiazolidinedione that improves insulin sensitivity in muscle and fat tissue. Used as adjunctive therapy for type 2 diabetes.
Actos 30mg is available at 9 pharmacy chains in Canada, with prices ranging from $16.78 to $25.29. You could save up to $8.51 by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Toronto over Guardian Pharmacy - Westdale.
Save up to $8.51 (34%)
by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Toronto over Guardian Pharmacy - Westdale
What drives the $8.51 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 PriceActos 30mg is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 41 cities
Available in 36 locations · Shoppers Drug Mart is Canada's largest pharmacy chain
$23.32
View all pricesCostco Pharmacy - Toronto
Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo, London +24 more
$16.78
CheapestLondon Drugs - Saguenay
Saguenay, Quebec City, Fredericton +23 more
$22.75
Walmart Pharmacy - Polo Park
Winnipeg, Drummondville, Montreal +30 more
$22.84
Shoppers Drug Mart - Portage Place
Winnipeg, Montreal, Saguenay +33 more
$23.32
Jean Coutu - Sainte-Catherine
Montreal, Quebec City
$23.64
Medicine Shoppe - Lawrence
Toronto, Victoria, Edmonton +1 more
$23.66
Familiprix - Plateau
Montreal, Quebec City
$23.78
Rexall - Montreal
Montreal, Quebec City, Drummondville +27 more
$23.89
Guardian Pharmacy - Westdale
Hamilton, Victoria, Edmonton +3 more
$25.29
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Common questions about Actos 30mg pricing and availability
Actos 30mg tablet costs as low as $16.78 at Costco Pharmacy - Toronto, and up to $25.29 at Guardian Pharmacy - Westdale. Prices vary by pharmacy chain and location in Canada. We compare prices at 9 pharmacy chains to help you find the lowest price.
Actos 30mg is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 5 cities in Canada, including Toronto, Saguenay, Winnipeg, Montreal, Hamilton. The cheapest option is Costco Pharmacy - Toronto at $16.78.
The generic name for Actos is Pioglitazone. Generic versions contain the same active ingredient and are typically 30-80% cheaper. Ask your pharmacist about switching to save money.
Actos 30mg costs $23.32 at Shoppers Drug Mart in Winnipeg. This includes the dispensing fee of $9.28. You could save $6.54 by switching to Costco Pharmacy - Toronto.
Yes, Actos 30mg 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 $8.51 (34%) on Actos 30mg by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Toronto over Guardian Pharmacy - Westdale. 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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