Tretinoin · cream
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Topical retinoid for acne vulgaris and photoaging. Promotes cell turnover and reduces comedones and inflammatory lesions.
Retin-A 0.025% is available at 9 pharmacy chains in Canada, with prices ranging from $18.03 to $26.15. You could save up to $8.12 by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Kamloops over Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale.
Save up to $8.12 (31%)
by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Kamloops over Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale
What drives the $8.12 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 PriceRetin-A 0.025% is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 41 cities
Available in 31 locations · Shoppers Drug Mart is Canada's largest pharmacy chain
$24.88
View all pricesCostco Pharmacy - Kamloops
Kamloops, London, Victoria +25 more
$18.03
CheapestLondon Drugs - Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Winnipeg, Drummondville +19 more
$24.15
Walmart Pharmacy - Abbotsford
Abbotsford, Quebec City, Hamilton +27 more
$24.20
Rexall - Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Trois-Rivières, Montreal +24 more
$24.60
Familiprix - Rosemont
Montreal, Quebec City
$24.81
Shoppers Drug Mart - St. Vital
Winnipeg, Quebec City, Montreal +28 more
$24.88
Jean Coutu - Sainte-Catherine
Montreal, Quebec City
$25.30
Medicine Shoppe - Lawrence
Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver +1 more
$25.51
Guardian Pharmacy - Kerrisdale
Vancouver, Hamilton, Edmonton +4 more
$26.15
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Common questions about Retin-A 0.025% pricing and availability
Retin-A 0.025% cream costs as low as $18.03 at Costco Pharmacy - Kamloops, and up to $26.15 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.
Retin-A 0.025% is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 7 cities in Canada, including Kamloops, Sherbrooke, Abbotsford, Winnipeg, Montreal and more. The cheapest option is Costco Pharmacy - Kamloops at $18.03.
The generic name for Retin-A is Tretinoin. Generic versions contain the same active ingredient and are typically 30-80% cheaper. Ask your pharmacist about switching to save money.
Retin-A 0.025% costs $24.88 at Shoppers Drug Mart in Winnipeg. This includes the dispensing fee of $9.28. You could save $6.85 by switching to Costco Pharmacy - Kamloops.
Yes, Retin-A 0.025% 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 $8.12 (31%) on Retin-A 0.025% by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Kamloops 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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