Minnesota RxPrice Compare allows consumers to compare local pharmacy prices for about 400 brand, generic and therapeutic alternative medications. The prices on this site are available to all consumers, whether or not you have prescription drug coverage.
You may search by county, city or ZIP code to find medication prices at local pharmacies. Most prices posted are from the most recent claim submitted during the past year by pharmacies to the state Department of Human Services as its "usual and customary" price. Pharmacies can directly update prices on the site to reflect their current price. If a generic and brand are available, both prices are listed. Some pharmacies offer special pricing on 60- or 90-day quantities of medications. Check with the pharmacy for current prices.
Some of the brand name medications on this site show a list of generic medications that may be cost effective alternatives to the more expensive brand name medication. Click here to see an example.
To view and print a list of alternative medications, click here. To see if an alternative medication is right for you, review the list with your doctor.
If you use more than one pharmacy to fill your prescriptions, it is important that you notify each pharmacy about all of the medications you are taking to avoid harmful interactions.
