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Cheapest Ways to Get Tretinoin Legally
Here are your best options, roughly from cheapest to more expensive:
Online Telehealth Services
- Curology – Offers custom formulas including tretinoin; ~$30-35/month with consultation included
- Apostrophe – Tretinoin prescriptions starting around $20-25/month
- Hims/Hers – Competitive pricing, often has promotional offers
- Musely – Sometimes cheaper than competitors with discount codes
Generic Tretinoin with GoodRx
- Get a prescription from your regular doctor or dermatologist, then use GoodRx at pharmacies like Costco, Walmart, or Kroger
- Generic tretinoin cream can be as low as $15-30 per tube this way
- A tube typically lasts 3-6 months, making this potentially the cheapest long-term option
Practical Tips
- Costco Pharmacy often has the lowest cash prices on generics
- Ask your doctor specifically for generic tretinoin (not Retin-A brand)
- A 0.025% or 0.05% cream is usually cheaper than gel formulations
Bottom Line
GoodRx + a prescription from your primary care doctor filled at Costco or Walmart is likely the cheapest overall since the tube lasts months.