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In short Famciclovir price by strength What Famciclovir is Who looks up Famciclovir Where to get Famciclovir How Pymander fits Common questions SourcesFamciclovir costs from $10.46 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength. It is the generic of Famvir.
Famciclovir 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.
Famciclovir price by strength
| Strength | 30 count | 90 count | Cost Plus Drugs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 mg | $10.46 | $21.39 | View |
| 250 mg | $12.79 | $28.36 | View |
| 500 mg | $19.32 | $47.95 | View |
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, Famciclovir costs less than 33 of the others. The middle price for that group is $14.99.
What Famciclovir is
An antiviral that the body turns into penciclovir. It stops herpes viruses from copying themselves.
What it’s for
Cold sores, genital herpes outbreaks and shingles, and daily prevention of genital herpes outbreaks.
How it’s taken
By mouth. A cold sore can be treated with a single 1,500 mg dose at the first tingle; other uses run several days or daily.
Good to know
It does not cure herpes. The dose is lowered when the kidneys are weak. 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 Famciclovir
People search for Famciclovir when they are dealing with cold sores, genital herpes, herpes, shingles, HSV. Famciclovir 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 Famciclovir: what it treats, how to take it.
Where to get Famciclovir
| Where | Price we can show | Note | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Plus Drugs Mail-order pharmacy | $10.46 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 Famciclovir 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 Famciclovir cost without insurance?
Famciclovir costs from $10.46 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength (October 11, 2026). Insurance is not billed.
Do I need a prescription for Famciclovir?
Famciclovir 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 Famciclovir?
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 Famciclovir?
No. The prices on this page are the outside source’s own prices. Pymander adds no fee or markup.