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In short Mupirocin price by strength What Mupirocin is Who looks up Mupirocin Where to get Mupirocin How Pymander fits Common questions SourcesMupirocin costs from $7.24 for one fill (22 g tube) at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength. It is the generic of Bactroban.
Mupirocin 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.
Mupirocin price by strength
| Strength | Price per fill | Pack | Cost Plus Drugs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | $7.24 | Ointment, 22 g | 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 71 medications in the Skin group priced per fill in our catalog, Mupirocin costs less than 65 of the others. The middle price for that group is $17.32.
What Mupirocin is
An antibiotic ointment that kills the bacteria behind common skin infections.
What it’s for
Impetigo and small infected cuts or scrapes.
How it’s taken
A small amount on the affected area three times a day, usually for up to 10 days.
Good to know
Spreading redness, warmth, fever or red streaks mean the infection may be getting worse and needs in-person care. Long use can lead to resistant bacteria or a fungal infection.
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 Mupirocin
People search for Mupirocin when they are dealing with impetigo, skin infection, infected cut, infected scrape, staph. Mupirocin 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 Mupirocin: what it treats, how to take it.
Where to get Mupirocin
| Where | Price we can show | Note | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Plus Drugs Mail-order pharmacy | $7.24 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 Mupirocin 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 Mupirocin cost without insurance?
Mupirocin costs from $7.24 for one fill (22 g tube) at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength (October 11, 2026). Insurance is not billed.
Do I need a prescription for Mupirocin?
Mupirocin 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 Mupirocin?
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 Mupirocin?
No. The prices on this page are the outside source’s own prices. Pymander adds no fee or markup.