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Mupirocin

Mupirocin Dosage

Cydnee Ng, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Cydnee Ng, PharmD, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 12, 2024

The average cost for 1 tube of 22g of 2% of Mupirocin is $12.21 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 62.43% off the average retail price of $32.50.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

22g of 2%

1 tube

$12.21

$12.21

15g of 2%

1 tube

$11.34

$11.34

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

15g of 2%

1 tube

$28.42

$28.42

30g of 2%

1 tube

$33.40

$33.40

Typical dosage for Mupirocin

Apply a small amount of mupirocin to the affected area of skin 3 times each day for up to 10 days. Use a cotton swab or gauze pad to apply the cream or ointment onto the affected area.

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