The average cost for 1 tube of 40g of 5% of Efudex is $17.85 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 93.77% off the average retail price of $286.62.
Bottle of topical solutionDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
10ml of 2% | 1 bottle | $23.89 | $23.89 |
10ml of 5% | 1 bottle | $36.24 | $36.24 |
Tube of creamDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
40g of 5% | 1 tube | $17.85 | $17.85 |
Typical dosage for Efudex
Actinic keratoses
- Fluorouracil 2% and 5%: Apply a thin layer to cover the skin spots or growths on the affected area(s) twice daily. The typical length of treatment is 2 to 4 weeks. But it can take 1 to 2 months after the end of treatment to notice complete healing of the skin. Basal cell carcinoma
- Fluorouracil 5% only: Apply a thin layer to cover the skin spots or growths on the affected area(s) twice daily. The typical length of treatment is 3 to 6 weeks, but can be extended to up to 3 months, if needed.
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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
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Connie Zheng, PharmDConnie Zheng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx and a licensed pharmacist in California. She has over 6 years of experience working in independent pharmacies.
