Cyanocobalamin · tablet
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$5.86
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B12 supplement for deficiency from pernicious anemia, vegan diet, or malabsorption. Essential for nerve function and red blood cell formation.
Vitamin B12 1000mcg is available at 9 pharmacy chains in Canada, with prices ranging from $5.86 to $12.59. You could save up to $6.73 by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Toronto over Guardian Pharmacy - Kingsway.
Save up to $6.73 (53%)
by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Toronto over Guardian Pharmacy - Kingsway
What drives the $6.73 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 PriceVitamin B12 1000mcg is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 42 cities
Available in 29 locations · Shoppers Drug Mart is Canada's largest pharmacy chain
$10.88
View all pricesCostco Pharmacy - Toronto
Toronto, Windsor, Oshawa +25 more
$5.86
CheapestWalmart Pharmacy - Polo Park
Winnipeg, Edmonton, Saint John +26 more
$10.85
Shoppers Drug Mart - St. Vital
Winnipeg, Montreal, Sherbrooke +26 more
$10.88
London Drugs - Trois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières, Sherbrooke, Saguenay +16 more
$10.97
Rexall - Brandon
Brandon, Trois-Rivières, Saguenay +19 more
$10.98
Familiprix - Plateau
Montreal, Quebec City
$11.02
Jean Coutu - Sainte-Catherine
Montreal, Quebec City
$11.32
Medicine Shoppe - Lawrence
Toronto, Vancouver
$11.49
Guardian Pharmacy - Kingsway
Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary +4 more
$12.59
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Common questions about Vitamin B12 1000mcg pricing and availability
Vitamin B12 1000mcg tablet costs as low as $5.86 at Costco Pharmacy - Toronto, and up to $12.59 at Guardian Pharmacy - Kingsway. Prices vary by pharmacy chain and location in Canada. We compare prices at 9 pharmacy chains to help you find the lowest price.
Vitamin B12 1000mcg is available at 9 pharmacy chains across 5 cities in Canada, including Toronto, Winnipeg, Trois-Rivières, Brandon, Montreal. The cheapest option is Costco Pharmacy - Toronto at $5.86.
The generic name for Vitamin B12 is Cyanocobalamin. Generic versions contain the same active ingredient and are typically 30-80% cheaper. Ask your pharmacist about switching to save money.
Vitamin B12 1000mcg costs $10.88 at Shoppers Drug Mart in Winnipeg. This includes the dispensing fee of $9.28. You could save $5.02 by switching to Costco Pharmacy - Toronto.
You can save up to $6.73 (53%) on Vitamin B12 1000mcg by choosing Costco Pharmacy - Toronto over Guardian Pharmacy - Kingsway. 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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