Brand-name prescription
emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil
| Compare | TruvadaBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Truvada name | Regular genericemtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $59.71per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.53–10.19per tablet |
| Same as Truvada? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | Maker’s cardas little as $0 a monthwith commercial insurance | – | 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.
Co-pay cards can’t be used with Medicare (including Medicare Advantage), Medicaid, TRICARE or VA.
Gilead Advancing Access Co-pay Savings Program
With commercial insurance
as little as $0 a month
No insurance
This card needs commercial insurance. The maker doesn’t list a cash price on this page.
“Eligible patients could pay as little as $0 per month.”
From the maker’s offer on gilead.com, checked September 25, 2026. What you pay depends on your plan. Co-pay cards can’t be used with Medicare (including Medicare Advantage), Medicaid, TRICARE or VA.
Discount cards like GoodRx take money off the pharmacy’s cash price. For a brand-name drug, that price is often still high. With commercial insurance, Truvada’s own card may bring it to as little as $0 a month.
Look up the discount-card price, then compare it with this estimate. You can use a maker’s card or a discount card, but usually not both on the same fill.
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 | Truvada | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 100 mg / 150 mg tabletper tablet | – | $10.19 |
| 200 mg-300 mg tabletper tablet | $59.71 | $0.53 |