Brand-name prescription
Zithromax
azithromycin
Compare your options
| Compare | ZithromaxBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Zithromax name | Regular genericazithromycin |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $2.07per tablet | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.27–0.54per tablet |
| Same as Zithromax? | 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 | Zithromax | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 200 mg/5 mL powder for suspensionper 15 mL bottle | – | $3.57 |
| 250 mg tabletper tablet | $2.07 | $0.27 |
| 500 mg tabletper tablet | – | $0.54 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Zithromax, 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 Zithromax.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Zithromax’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.