Brand-name prescription
Flagyl
metronidazole
Compare your options
| Compare | FlagylBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Flagyl name | Regular genericmetronidazole |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | Price not listed | Not sold | $7.31per capsule |
| Same as Flagyl? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Regular generic |
|---|---|
| 375 mg capsuleper capsule | $7.31 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Flagyl, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Flagyl.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Flagyl’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.