Brand-name prescription
Valtrex
valacyclovir
Compare your options
| Compare | ValtrexBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Valtrex name | Regular genericvalacyclovir |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | from$12.81–20.24per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.23–0.41per tablet |
| Same as Valtrex? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by nameAlso sold by online clinics |
| 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.
Valacyclovir from online clinics
Online clinics can prescribe it after an online visit, if it’s right for you, and mail it to you. Most don’t take insurance.
- Hims $15a month
- Ro $42for a 3 months
- Nurxplus a $15–$80 visit fee, by condition $45for a 3 months
- Lemonaidplus a $25 visit fee $30for a 3-day course
Prices and fees are from each clinic’s site, checked September 25, 2026. Check there for the full cost. If you already have a prescription, any pharmacy can fill the generic.
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 | Valtrex | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram capletper tablet | $20.24 | $0.41 |
| 500 mg capletper tablet | $12.81 | $0.23 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Valtrex, 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 Valtrex.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Valtrex’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.