How TransparentMedz saves you money
7.5 million Canadians have no drug insurance. The rest overpay without knowing it. We built the tool that fixes both problems — in seconds, for free.
The problem we solve
The same pill, same molecule, same manufacturer — wildly different prices depending on which pharmacy you walk into.
Dispensing fee
Costco charges $4.49 per prescription. Rexall charges $12.91. Same drug, same quantity — $8.42 difference per fill.
Markup
Costco sells drugs at cost with zero markup. Shoppers Drug Mart adds up to 12% on top of the ingredient cost.
Total price
Metformin 500mg costs $6.49 at the cheapest pharmacy and $17.99 at the most expensive. That's $138/year on ONE drug.
How it works
Three steps. No signup required. Completely free.
Search your medication
Type your drug name — metformin, atorvastatin, sertraline, anything. We search across 676 pharmacies in Canada, US, and India instantly.
Compare every price
See the total cost at every pharmacy — drug price, markup, and dispensing fee broken down. Sorted cheapest first. Filter by city.
Save hundreds per year
Switch to the cheapest pharmacy, ask for the generic, or use a 90-day fill. Set price alerts so we notify you when prices drop even further.
What you get
Every feature is designed to put money back in your pocket.
Drug price search
Search 225+ medications across 676 pharmacies. See the exact price you'll pay — no surprises.
Price comparison
Side-by-side breakdown: ingredient cost, markup, dispensing fee, total. Know exactly where the money goes.
City-level pricing
Prices vary by city. Search by your location to see what pharmacies near you actually charge.
Price alerts
Set a target price. We monitor 24/7 and notify you by email or SMS the moment it drops.
AI pharmacist chat
Ask questions about your medications in plain language. Get instant, evidence-based answers.
Generic alternative finder
Paying for brand-name? We show you the identical generic and how much you'd save switching.
10+ savings calculators
90-day fill calculator, tax credit calculator, insurance copay calculator, family savings planner, and more.
Price history charts
See how prices have changed over time. Know if now is a good time to fill or if you should wait.
108 expert articles
Province-by-province guides, pharmacy comparisons, drug education, and savings strategies.
Real savings, real numbers
These are actual price differences from our database.
| Medication | Cheapest | Most Expensive | Annual Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin 500mg | $6.49Costco | $17.99 | $138 |
| Atorvastatin 20mg | $7.89Costco | $19.49 | $139 |
| Sertraline 50mg | $7.29Costco | $16.99 | $116 |
| Omeprazole 20mg | $9.49Costco | $24.99 | $186 |
| Amlodipine 5mg | $5.99Walmart | $16.49 | $126 |
| Levothyroxine 100mcg | $6.29Costco | $14.99 | $104 |
Average Canadian on 2-3 medications saves $200-$500/year just by switching pharmacies.
Four products, one platform
Whether you're a patient, pharmacy owner, employer, or developer — we have a product for you.
How we compare
There's no GoodRx in Canada. We built the alternative — and made it better.
| Feature | TransparentMedz | GoodRx (US only) | Manual comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works in Canada | |||
| Free to search | |||
| Dispensing fee breakdown | |||
| AI pharmacist chat | |||
| Price alerts (email + SMS) | |||
| Generic alternative finder | |||
| Provincial coverage checker | |||
| Drug interaction checker | |||
| Pharmacy SaaS (PharmaSuite) | |||
| Employer drug cost optimizer | |||
| Developer API | |||
| 108+ SEO blog articles | |||
| Multi-country (CA/US/IN) | |||
| No ads, no data selling | |||
| PIPEDA compliant |
TransparentMedz: 15/15 features. GoodRx: 3/15 (US only). Manual: 3/15.
Built for trust
Your health data is sacred. Here's how we protect it.
Zero patient data
We never collect, store, or sell patient health information. We track prices, not people.
PIPEDA compliant
Full compliance with Canada's privacy law. Your searches and alerts are encrypted and private.
Canadian-hosted
Our data stays in Canada on Canadian servers. No cross-border data transfers.
No ads, no tracking
Free users see no ads. We never sell data to pharma companies or advertisers.
Common questions
Is TransparentMedz really free?
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Stop overpaying for the same medication
Canadians save $200-$500 per year on average. It takes 30 seconds to search. No signup, no credit card, no strings.