| Pharmacy | Cialis 20 mg | Cialis 10 mg * | Cialis 5 mg * | Tadalafil 20 mg | Tadalafil 10 mg * | Tadalafil 5 mg * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS / Target |
$602.78 $60.28/day
|
$301.39 $30.14/day
|
$150.70 $15.07/day
|
$25.89 $2.59/day
|
$12.95 $1.30/day
|
$6.48 $0.65/day
|
| Walgreens |
$608.30 $60.83/day
|
$304.15 $30.42/day
|
$152.08 $15.21/day
|
$20.05 $2.01/day
|
$10.03 $1.00/day
|
$5.02 $0.50/day
|
| Walmart |
$590.12 $59.01/day
|
$295.06 $29.51/day
|
$147.53 $14.75/day
|
$21.59 $2.16/day
|
$10.80 $1.08/day
|
$5.40 $0.54/day
|
| Costco |
$564.00 $56.40/day
|
$282.00 $28.20/day
|
$141.00 $14.10/day
|
$17.98 $1.80/day
|
$8.99 $0.90/day
|
$4.50 $0.45/day
|
| Amazon |
$345.07 $57.51/day
|
$172.54 $28.76/day
|
$86.27 $14.38/day
|
$4.58 $0.76/day
|
$2.29 $0.38/day
|
$1.15 $0.19/day
|
| Average Price |
$542.05 $54.21/day
|
$271.03 $27.10/day
|
$135.52 $13.55/day
|
$18.02 $1.80/day
|
$9.01 $0.90/day
|
$4.51 $0.45/day
|
Price does not include a prescription.
*Price reflects a full-strength pill split in half.
†Quantity and pack size vary by retailer. Per-day price = price ÷ days' supply.
This month, CVS / Target charges $60.28 a day for brand-name Cialis 20 milligrams, the strength most people take as needed before sexual activity. The 10 milligram dose runs $30.14 a day, and the 5 milligram tablet, the dose most people take daily rather than as needed, costs $15.07 a day.
If you switch to generic tadalafil, you’ll pay a lot less. CVS / Target’s price this month is $2.59 per dose for the 20 milligram tablet, $1.30 for the 10 milligram dose, and $0.65 for the 5 milligram daily dose.
Prices like these shift from month to month based on manufacturer contracts, insurance negotiations, and how many generic competitors are actively selling in the market.
Talk to your doctor about which dosing pattern fits your needs. Some people prefer the flexibility of an as-needed dose before sexual activity, while others like the consistency of a lower daily dose that keeps the medication active in their system at all times.
Ready to get started? You can order Cialis, the brand-name option, or explore tadalafil for a more affordable generic alternative.
NOTE: Prices do not include prescription
Cialis and tadalafil contain the same active ingredient and work identically in the body. The price gap comes down to patent protection and manufacturing competition, not effectiveness.
Some people notice a difference between formulations because of the inactive filler ingredients rather than the medication itself. Talk to your doctor if you experience new or unusual symptoms after switching between Cialis and tadalafil.
Cialis has been available in the United States since 2003 and comes in 2.5 milligram, 5 milligram, 10 milligram, and 20 milligram tablets. It’s best known for lasting longer than other ED medications, with effects that can last up to 36 hours.
Like other PDE5 inhibitors, Cialis improves blood flow to the penis, which makes it easier to get and keep an erection during sexual activity. It works only when a man is sexually aroused and does not increase sexual desire on its own. A healthcare provider determines the right dose and schedule based on your health history and how you respond to treatment.
If you’re taking nitrates, which are often prescribed for chest pain, or certain medications used to treat pulmonary hypertension, you are not a good candidate for Cialis or tadalafil. Combining these drugs can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about safe alternatives.
For more information about how Cialis and tadalafil work, dosing, side effects, and safety, read our Ultimate Guide to Cialis and Tadalafil.
Every pharmacy on this list requires a valid prescription before dispensing Cialis or tadalafil. eDrugstore simplifies the process by offering a free online consultation with a U.S.-licensed physician, who can issue a prescription when appropriate. Once approved, eDrugstore handles fulfillment and ships your order free of charge.