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In short Permethrin 5% cream price by strength What Permethrin 5% cream is Who looks up Permethrin 5% cream Where to get Permethrin 5% cream How Pymander fits Common questions SourcesPermethrin 5% cream costs from $16.25 for one fill (60 g tube) at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength. It is the generic of Elimite.
Permethrin 5% cream 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.
Permethrin 5% cream price by strength
| Strength | Price per fill | Pack | Cost Plus Drugs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | $16.25 | Cream, 60 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, Permethrin 5% cream costs less than 40 of the others. The middle price for that group is $17.32.
What Permethrin 5% cream is
A cream that kills the tiny mites that cause scabies and their eggs.
What it’s for
Scabies.
How it’s taken
Massaged into all skin from the neck down, left on for 8 to 14 hours, then washed off. A second treatment is often given a week or two later.
Good to know
Close contacts usually need treatment at the same time, and bedding and clothes need hot washing. Itching can last a few weeks after the mites are gone.
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 Permethrin 5% cream
People search for Permethrin 5% cream when they are dealing with scabies, itchy rash, mites. Permethrin 5% cream is a prescription medicine, so a licensed clinician has to decide it is right for you before a pharmacy can fill it.
Where to get Permethrin 5% cream
| Where | Price we can show | Note | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Plus Drugs Mail-order pharmacy | $16.25 and up | Price includes their pharmacy fee. Shipping is per order. | 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 Permethrin 5% cream 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 Permethrin 5% cream cost without insurance?
Permethrin 5% cream costs from $16.25 for one fill (60 g tube) at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength (October 11, 2026). Insurance is not billed.
Do I need a prescription for Permethrin 5% cream?
Permethrin 5% cream 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 Permethrin 5% cream?
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 Permethrin 5% cream?
No. The prices on this page are the outside source’s own prices. Pymander adds no fee or markup.