The average cost for 24 packets of 5% of Imiquimod is $28.66 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 95.16% off the average retail price of $591.82.
PacketDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
5% | 24 packets | $28.66 | $1.19 |
Cream pumpDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
7.5g of 3.75% | 1 pump | $159.36 | $159.36 |
CartonDosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
28 packets of 3.75% | 1 carton | $340.30 | $340.30 |
Typical dosage for Imiquimod
Actinic keratosis (adults)
- Zyclara 2.5% and 3.75%: Apply up to 0.5 grams (2 packets or 2 pumps) to the affected area once daily for 2 weeks. Afterwards, stop using the medication for 2 weeks, then use it again.
- Aldara 5%: Apply to the affected area 2 times per week (for example, Monday and Thursday, or Tuesday and Friday) for 16 weeks. Use no more than one packet of Aldara per dose.
Genital and anal warts in (adults and children 12 years and older)
- Zyclara 3.75%: Apply up to 0.25 grams (1 packet or 1 pump) to the wart once daily until the wart is totally gone, for no more than 8 weeks.
- Aldara 5%: Apply to the wart 3 times per week (for example, Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday) until the wart is totally gone, for no more than 16 weeks.
Superficial basal cell carcinoma (adults)
- Aldara 5%: Apply to the affected area 5 times per week (for example, Monday through Friday) for 6 weeks. Your provider will tell you the right amount to use depending on the size of the tumor.
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Reviewed by:
Aileen Chu, PharmD, BCPSAileen Chu, PharmD, has over 8 years of experience working as a clinical pharmacist in the emergency department. Chu is also a pharmacotherapeutics instructor at Point Loma Nazarene University.
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Michelle Nguyen, PharmDMichelle Nguyen, PharmD, has been a clinical pharmacist for 6 years (and counting). She has a diverse skill set within managed care pharmacy, specifically in the settings of a medical group, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and health plan.
