Costco's fee is less than half of what London Drugs, Save-On Foods, Zellers, Walmart and Safeway charge – and three times cheaper than some Pharmasave locations, which charges as much as $13.99 at some outlets.
And you don't need to be a member to have your prescription filled at the members-only store.
Here's a look at the dispensing fees at common retail pharmacies:
- Costco - $4.49
- London drugs - $9.60
- Save-On-Foods - $10.00
- Zellers - $10.00
- Walmart - $10.00
- Safeway - $11.00
- Pharmasave - up to $13.99 (price varies by store)