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Imiquimod

Imiquimod Dosage

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on August 3, 2026

The average cost for 24 packets of 5% of Imiquimod is $29.47 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 85.85% off the average retail price of $208.30.

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

5%

24 packets

$29.47

$1.23

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

7.5g of 3.75%

1 pump

$161.94

$161.94

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Dosage

Quantity

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Price per unit

28 packets of 3.75%

1 carton

$340.30

$340.30

Typical dosage for Imiquimod

  • Actinic keratosis (face or scalp)

    • Adults: Apply imiquimod 5% cream to the affected area on your face or scalp before bedtime 2 times a week. Use no more than 1 packet for each application. Treat either your face or your scalp, but not both at the same time. Continue treatment for 16 weeks (4 months).
  • Superficial basal cell carcinoma

    • Adults: Apply imiquimod 5% cream to the affected area before bedtime 5 times per week (for example, once a night Monday through Friday). Your prescriber will tell you the right amount to use depending on the size of the tumor. Continue treatment for 6 weeks.
  • Genital and anal warts:

    • Adults and children ages 12 years and older: Apply a thin layer of imiquimod 5% cream to each wart before bedtime 3 times per week. For example, you can apply Monday, Wednesday, and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Keep using until the wart is gone or up to 16 weeks (4 months), whichever comes first.
  • For all uses: Leave the cream on your skin for about 8 hours before washing it off with mild soap and water. For genital and anal warts, leave it on for 6 to 10 hours instead.

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