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In short Pioglitazone price by strength What Pioglitazone is Who looks up Pioglitazone Where to get Pioglitazone How Pymander fits Common questions SourcesPioglitazone costs from $5.95 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength. It is the generic of Actos.
Pioglitazone 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.
Pioglitazone 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 21 medications in the Diabetes group with a 30 count price in our catalog, Pioglitazone costs less than 15 of the others. The middle price for that group is $7.70.
What Pioglitazone is
Pioglitazone helps the body’s muscle and fat respond better to insulin, which lowers blood sugar. It works slowly, over weeks.
What it’s for
Type 2 diabetes, alone or with other diabetes medicines.
How it’s taken
By mouth, once a day, with or without food.
Good to know
It has a boxed warning: it can cause or worsen heart failure by making the body hold on to fluid. Fast weight gain, swelling in the legs or getting short of breath should be reported quickly. It is not used in people with serious heart failure.
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 Pioglitazone
People search for Pioglitazone when they are dealing with type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar, insulin resistance. Pioglitazone 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 Pioglitazone: what it treats, how to take it.
Where to get Pioglitazone
| Where | Price we can show | Note | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Plus Drugs Mail-order pharmacy | $5.95 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 Pioglitazone 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 Pioglitazone cost without insurance?
Pioglitazone costs from $5.95 for a 30 count at Cost Plus Drugs, depending on strength (October 11, 2026). Insurance is not billed.
Do I need a prescription for Pioglitazone?
Pioglitazone 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 Pioglitazone?
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 Pioglitazone?
No. The prices on this page are the outside source’s own prices. Pymander adds no fee or markup.