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In short Acyclovir price by strength What Acyclovir is Who looks up Acyclovir Where to get Acyclovir How Pymander fits Common questions SourcesAcyclovir costs from $6.68 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength. It is the generic of Zovirax.
Acyclovir is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it. Prices as of October 11, 2026; no insurance needed.
Acyclovir price by strength
A 30 count is 30 units of the product (pills, capsules or the pack size Cost Plus lists), not a promise of 30 days. These are Cost Plus Drugs’ own cash prices, including their pharmacy fee. Shipping is added at their checkout. Pymander adds no fee or markup. Prices checked October 11, 2026 and can change.
Of the 54 medications in the Infections group with a 30 count price in our catalog, Acyclovir costs less than 46 of the others. The middle price for that group is $14.99.
What Acyclovir is
An antiviral that stops herpes viruses from copying themselves.
What it’s for
Genital herpes, cold sores, shingles and chickenpox, and daily prevention of herpes outbreaks.
How it’s taken
By mouth, two to five times a day depending on the use. Daily suppression is usually 400 mg twice a day.
Good to know
It does not cure herpes. Drink plenty of fluids; high doses can strain the kidneys. It needs more doses a day than valacyclovir. Shingles near the eye needs care the same day.
The plain-language description on this page was written from public medical sources and has not been reviewed by a clinician. Use it to get oriented, then check with your own clinician or pharmacist.
Who looks up Acyclovir
People search for Acyclovir when they are dealing with cold sores, genital herpes, herpes, shingles, chickenpox, HSV. Acyclovir is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it.
For more on what it treats and how it is taken, see Acyclovir: what it treats, how to take it.
Where to get Acyclovir
| Where | Price we can show | Note | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Plus Drugs Mail-order pharmacy | $6.68 and up | Price includes their pharmacy fee. Shipping is per order. | Open |
| GoodRx Discount coupon | See price on their site | Free coupon prices at local pharmacies. Prices vary by pharmacy and ZIP code. | Open |
| Amazon Pharmacy Mail-order pharmacy | See price on their site | Search for this medication to see Amazon’s price. Prime members can add RxPass, a flat monthly fee for a list of common generics. | Open |
Only Cost Plus Drugs publishes a machine-readable price list, so it is the only price we quote. For the others we link to their pages and do not guess a number.
How Pymander fits
Pymander is an AI-native, cash-pay healthcare system. This catalog lists prices from outside sources so you can compare before you pay, and Pymander does not sell Acyclovir or add a fee on top. You can text our free AI doctor with questions about a symptom or a medication, and bring the care note to the clinician who decides your treatment.
Common questions
How much does Acyclovir cost without insurance?
Acyclovir costs from $6.68 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength (October 11, 2026). Insurance is not billed.
Do I need a prescription for Acyclovir?
Acyclovir is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it.
Is there a cheaper way to buy Acyclovir?
Compare Cost Plus Drugs with a discount coupon such as GoodRx at a local pharmacy, since prices differ by pharmacy and ZIP code. Ask the pharmacy for its cash price in writing before you pay.
Does Pymander charge extra for Acyclovir?
No. The prices on this page are the outside source’s own prices. Pymander adds no fee or markup.