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Efudex

Efudex Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 14, 2024

The average cost for 1 tube of 40g of 5% of Efudex is $38.16 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 85.50% off the average retail price of $263.15.

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

10ml of 2%

1 bottle

$23.89

$23.89

10ml of 5%

1 bottle

$36.24

$36.24

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

40g of 5%

1 tube

$38.16

$38.16

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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