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Cortef Cost, Generic and Savings
- Lowest price per tablet at U.S. online pharmacies
- $2.20 per tabletIn a pack of 30 tablets for $66 (before shipping) · FDA-approved brand Cortef 10 mg · ships within the U.S.
- Lowest price per tablet at online pharmacies abroad
- $0.45 per tabletIn a pack of 100 tablets for $45 (before shipping) · brand Cortef 10 mg, not FDA-approved · ships from Canada
FDA-approved generic hydrocortisone 10 mg from $0.32 per tablet at U.S. pharmacies
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Quick answerAs of Nov 12, 2026, brand Cortef 10 mg costs from $0.45 per tablet abroad, before shipping, vs. about $1.70 a tablet at the U.S. list price ($169.77 for 100). TrumpRx.gov lists 90 tablets of Cortef 10 mg at $76.50, and FDA-approved generic hydrocortisone is sold in the U.S.
Name check: This page is for Cortef tablets (hydrocortisone you swallow). Solu-Cortef is an injection, and hydrocortisone creams are different products; neither is priced here.
Compare Cortef prices from licensed online pharmacies
For comparison U.S. pharmacy list price: $1.70 per tablet, brand Cortef 10 mg before insurance. The prices below are from U.S. pharmacies that publish cash prices and from licensed online pharmacies outside the U.S.
| Pharmacy | Medication | Pack | Price per unit | Pack price | Shipping & delivery | Total with shipping | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy A | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 300 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $0.14 per tablet | $41.24 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $41.24+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy B | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 300 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $0.17 per tablet | $51.99 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $51.99+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | Hydrocortisone (India pack, ships from Singapore)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in SingaporeMaker listed by pharmacy: Samarth Life Sciences LtdMade for India | 100 tablets | $0.20 per tablet | $20 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $29.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy D | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 300 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $0.24 per tablet | $72.46 | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $82.41Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy E | CORTEF (generic hydrocortisone)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 400 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.25 per tablet | $100.09 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $100.09Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy D | Hydrocortisone (UK/EU pack, ships from United Kingdom)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.10 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of UK/EU | 90 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $0.25 per tablet | $22.83 | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $32.78Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy F | CORTEF (generic hydrocortisone)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 400 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.26 per tablet | $102.48 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $102.48Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy A | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 200 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.27 per tablet | $54.54 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $54.54+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy G | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Douglas | 400 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.29 per tablet | $116.79 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $131.74Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy H | Hydrocortisone (Cortef)5 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | 90 tablets3 other pack sizes
| $0.32 per tablet | $28.35 | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $33.35Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy I | CORTEF 5MG TABLET 300 (GENERIC HYDROCORTISONE FROM NEW ZEALAND)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 300 tablets | $0.32 per tablet | $95 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $109.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy H | Hydrocortisone (Cortef)10 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | 90 tablets3 other pack sizes
| $0.32 per tablet | $28.80 | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $33.80Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy H | Hydrocortisone (Cortef)20 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | 180 tablets4 other pack sizes
| $0.33 per tablet | $59.38 | FreePharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $59.38Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy B | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 200 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.33 per tablet | $65.99 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $65.99+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy A | Cortef10 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 100 tablets | $0.34 per tablet | $34.05 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $34.05+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy A | Hydrocortisone (UK/EU pack, ships from United Kingdom)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.10 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of UK/EU | 90 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $0.35 per tablet | $31.27 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $31.27+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | Hydrocortisone (India pack, ships from Singapore)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in SingaporeMaker listed by pharmacy: Samarth Life Sciences LtdMade for India | 200 tablets3 other pack sizes
| $0.36 per tablet | $72 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $81.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy B | Cortef10 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 100 tablets | $0.44 per tablet | $43.99 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $43.99+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | Cortef10 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Pfizer Inc | 100 tablets | $0.45 per tablet | $45 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $54.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.10 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Samarth Life Sciences Ltd | 200 tablets4 other pack sizes
| $0.48 per tablet | $96.80 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $106.75Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy B | Hydrocortisone (UK/EU pack, ships from United Kingdom)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.10 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of UK/EU | 90 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $0.50 per tablet | $44.99 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $44.99+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy J | Hydrocortisone 5 mg Tablets5 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | 180 tablets4 other pack sizes
| $0.51 per tablet | $91.80 | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $96.80Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed online pharmacy K | Hydrocortisone 5mgNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 300 tablets | $0.52 per tablet | $156 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $156Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy I | CORTEF 20MG TABLET 200 (GENERIC HYDROCORTISONE FROM NEW ZEALAND)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 200 tablets | $0.53 per tablet | $105 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $119.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy E | CORTEF (generic hydrocortisone)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 200 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.55 per tablet | $109.26 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $109.26Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy F | CORTEF (generic hydrocortisone)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 200 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.56 per tablet | $111.65 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $111.65Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy D | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 200 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.56 per tablet | $112.58 | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $122.53Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | Cortef (United States pack, ships from Canada)20 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Pfizer IncMade for United States | 100 tablets | $0.57 per tablet | $57 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $66.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy A | Cortef20 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 100 tablets | $0.58 per tablet | $57.73 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $57.73+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy E | CORTEF (India pack, ships from Mauritius) (generic hydrocortisone)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.10 mg · generic · Filled in MauritiusProduct of India | 180 tablets | $0.58 per tablet | $104.30 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $104.30Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy F | CORTEF (India pack, ships from Mauritius) (generic hydrocortisone)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.10 mg · generic · Filled in MauritiusProduct of India | 180 tablets | $0.59 per tablet | $106.69 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $106.69Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy J | Hydrocortisone 10mg Tablets10 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | 270 tablets4 other pack sizes
| $0.60 per tablet | $162 | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $167Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Douglas Laboratories | 200 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.64 per tablet | $128 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $137.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy G | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Douglas | 200 tablets1 other pack size
| $0.67 per tablet | $134.78 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $149.73Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy B | Cortef20 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 100 tablets | $0.69 per tablet | $68.99 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $68.99+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed Canadian pharmacy L | Cortef Tabs10 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Pfizer | 100 tablets | $0.71 per tablet | $70.53 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 3–6 weeks | $80.48Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy D | Cortef10 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 100 tablets | $0.71 per tablet | $70.79 | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $80.74Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy M | Generic Cortef 5mg TabletNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | 30 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $0.83 per tablet | $25 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $25+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy N | Hydrocortisone TabsNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Douglas Laboratories | 100 tablets | $0.87 per tablet | $87.16 | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $87.16Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed Canadian pharmacy L | Cortef Tabs20 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Pfizer | 100 tablets | $0.93 per tablet | $92.58 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 3–6 weeks | $102.53Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy M | Generic Cortef 10mg TabletNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.10 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | 90 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $0.94 per tablet | $85 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $85+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy I | CORTEF 20MG TABLET 100 (GENERIC HYDROCORTISONE FROM NEW ZEALAND)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 100 tablets | $0.98 per tablet | $98 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $112.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy G | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Auro Pharma | 100 tablets | $0.99 per tablet | $99.40 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $114.35Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy E | CORTEF20 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 200 tablets | $1.03 per tablet | $205.51 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $205.51Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy F | CORTEF20 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 200 tablets | $1.04 per tablet | $207.90 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $207.90Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy D | Cortef20 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 100 tablets | $1.05 per tablet | $105.10 | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $115.05Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy M | Generic Cortef 20mg TabletNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | 90 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $1.06 per tablet | $95 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $95+ shippingChecked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy E | CORTEF10 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 100 tablets | $1.11 per tablet | $111.15 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $111.15Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy F | CORTEF10 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 100 tablets | $1.14 per tablet | $113.54 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $113.54Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | HydrocortisoneNot FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.10 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | 90 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $1.17 per tablet | $105 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $114.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy J | Cortef (Hydrocortisone) 5 mg Tablets5 mg · brandU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | 30 tablets2 other pack sizes
| $1.32 per tablet | $39.60 | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $44.60Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy I | CORTEF 20MG TABLET 200 (BRAND FROM CANADA)20 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 200 tablets | $1.40 per tablet | $280 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $294.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy J | Hydrocortisone 20 mg Tablets20 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | 90 tablets4 other pack sizes
| $1.63 per tablet | $146.70 | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $151.70Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy J | Cortef 10mg Tablet10 mg · brandU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 12, 2026 | 30 tablets1 other pack size
| $2.20 per tablet | $66 | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $71Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy OU.S. shipping limited | Hydrocortisone (Generic)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.5 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | 100 tablets | $0.77 per tablet | $77 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $91.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy OU.S. shipping limited | Hydrocortisone (Generic)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.10 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | 90 tablets | $0.81 per tablet | $73 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $87.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy OU.S. shipping limited | Hydrocortisone (Generic)Not FDA-approvedMade for sale in another country. It has the same active ingredient as the brand, but the FDA hasn't reviewed this maker's version.20 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | 90 tablets | $0.92 per tablet | $83 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $97.95Checked Nov 12 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
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| Strength | Lowest brandper unit, before shipping | Lowest generic abroadper unit, not FDA-approved |
|---|---|---|
| Cortef 5 mg | — | $0.20 per tablet |
| Cortef 10 mg | $0.45 per tablet | $0.25 per tablet |
| Cortef 20 mg | $0.57 per tablet | $0.36 per tablet |
Each row is one product from one pharmacy, shown in the pack size with the lowest price per unit; its other pack sizes are listed under “other pack sizes”. Price per unit = the pack price divided by the units in the pack, before shipping; we sort by it and don't assume how long a pack lasts. Total with shipping = the pack price plus the pharmacy's shipping fee for one order. Prices checked Nov 12, 2026 on each pharmacy's website, in U.S. dollars (converted when a pharmacy prices in Canadian dollars). The lowest price at the top of this page uses only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Prices change often; confirm at checkout. U.S. rows: the cash price a U.S. pharmacy published on its own website on the date shown, plus its standard shipping; no insurance or discount cards. “Fee not published” means the pharmacy doesn’t show its shipping fee before checkout, so that row’s total is the medicine price only.
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Cortef (hydrocortisone) tablets for adrenal insufficiency and many inflammatory conditions. FDA-approved generic hydrocortisone tablets are sold in the U.S.
Other Ways to Pay for Cortef
How do you pay?
We show the programs that usually fit, cheapest first where we know the price. Private insurance means a plan through work or one you buy yourself. Programs set their own rules, so check the terms before you count on one. We don't save this choice.
Other ways to pay, useful if you have insurance or Medicare:
- TrumpRx.gov: The federal TrumpRx site lists brand Cortef at $45.00 for 90 tablets of 5 mg (original price $91.80), $76.50 for 90 tablets of 10 mg (original $153.00) and $48.30 for 30 tablets of 20 mg (original $96.60), checked November 12, 2026. You print or save a coupon and show it at a retail pharmacy that carries Cortef. It can't be used with Medicare or Medicaid coverage, and a cash purchase won't count toward a Medicare plan's deductible or the $2,100 yearly cap. With private insurance, ask your plan whether a cash purchase counts toward your deductible. (TrumpRx.gov)
We list these because they may save you money. No one pays us to include them. Prices and eligibility rules change, so confirm before you buy. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Cortef cost at a glance
- U.S. list price: brand Cortef 10 mg lists at $169.77 for a bottle of 100, about $1.70 a tablet. 5 mg: $50.26 for 50. 20 mg: $321.82 for 100 (the maker's wholesale price before discounts; Texas DSHS).
- TrumpRx.gov coupon: TrumpRx.gov lists brand Cortef at $45.00 for 90 tablets of 5 mg, $76.50 for 90 tablets of 10 mg and $48.30 for 30 tablets of 20 mg, about half the original price, with a coupon you show at a retail pharmacy (checked November 12, 2026). Not for Medicare or Medicaid (TrumpRx.gov).
- Generic Cortef is sold in the U.S. The FDA has approved generic hydrocortisone tablets from several companies, rated equivalent to Cortef (FDA Orange Book). In the 2026 filing, Aurobindo's lists at $28.58 for 100 tablets of 10 mg, $51.40 for 100 of 20 mg and $8.61 for 50 of 5 mg (Texas DSHS).
- How we count: per tablet. The label says the starting dose can be anywhere from 20 to 240 mg a day, depending on the condition, and is then lowered to the smallest dose that works. So we compare prices per tablet and list each pack the way the pharmacy sells it.
- From online pharmacies abroad: $0.45 to $1.14 per tablet for brand Cortef 10 mg, before shipping (checked Nov 12, 2026). The U.S. list price is about $1.70 a tablet.
- With Medicare: your cost depends on your Part D plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 (Medicare.gov).
How much does Cortef cost in the U.S.?
| If you have | What Cortef costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance (list price) | Brand Cortef 10 mg: $169.77 for 100 tablets, about $1.70 a tablet. 5 mg: $50.26 for 50. 20 mg: $321.82 for 100. Pharmacies may charge more. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| No insurance (TrumpRx.gov) | Brand Cortef at $45.00 for 90 tablets of 5 mg, $76.50 for 90 tablets of 10 mg or $48.30 for 30 tablets of 20 mg, with a TrumpRx coupon you show at a retail pharmacy. Not for Medicare or Medicaid. | TrumpRx.gov |
| No insurance (generic hydrocortisone) | FDA-approved generic hydrocortisone tablets are sold in the U.S. The 2026 filing lists Aurobindo's at $28.58 for 100 tablets of 10 mg, $51.40 for 100 of 20 mg and $8.61 for 50 of 5 mg. Ask your pharmacist for the cash price. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| Private or employer insurance | Your copay depends on your plan and whether it covers brand Cortef or generic hydrocortisone, which the FDA rates as equivalent. You may also use the TrumpRx.gov coupon instead of your insurance; ask your plan whether a cash purchase counts toward your deductible. | TrumpRx.gov |
| Medicare Part D | Your cost depends on your plan. In 2026, deductibles are capped at $615 and yearly out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100. | Medicare.gov |
| Medicaid | Your state Medicaid program sets any copay. Ask your pharmacist or state Medicaid office. | Medicaid.gov |
Brand Cortef 10 mg has a U.S. list price of $169.77 for 100 tablets, about $1.70 a tablet (Texas DSHS). This is the maker's wholesale price before discounts. Pfizer's TrumpRx coupon cuts that about in half: $76.50 for 90 tablets of 10 mg (TrumpRx.gov). FDA-approved generic hydrocortisone lists lower still, from $28.58 for 100 tablets of 10 mg (Aurobindo) in the same filing. Ask your pharmacist for the cash price of each.
Cortef cost with Medicare in 2026
In 2026, Part D plans can charge a deductible of up to $615, and once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100, you pay nothing more for covered drugs for the rest of the year. What you pay for brand Cortef or generic hydrocortisone depends on your plan's drug list.
| Medicare Part D | What Cortef costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Part D deductible | No Medicare drug plan may have a deductible above $615 in 2026. Some plans have none. | Medicare.gov |
| Yearly out-of-pocket cap | Once your out-of-pocket spending on covered Part D drugs reaches $2,100 in 2026, you pay nothing more for covered drugs that year. | Medicare.gov |
Cortef coupons and savings programs
eDrugSearch does not offer its own Cortef coupons. eDrugSearch has no coupons of its own. The TrumpRx.gov coupon above is for people paying cash. If you have Medicare, these two programs can help with the cost of brand Cortef or generic hydrocortisone:
- Medicare Extra Help: if you have Medicare and limited income, Extra Help lowers what you pay for prescriptions. (Social Security)
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: a free Medicare option that spreads your drug costs into monthly payments across the year. It doesn't lower the total, but it can make costs easier to manage. (Medicare.gov)
Is there a generic Cortef?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic hydrocortisone tablets (5, 10 and 20 mg) from several companies, rated equivalent to Cortef. Impax's has been approved since March 30, 2007; Strides, Aurobindo, Adaptis, Novitium and Appco followed.
| Strength | U.S. generic | Makers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mg | Yes | Impax, Strides, Aurobindo, Adaptis, Novitium, Appco | Mar 30, 2007 |
| 10 mg | Yes | Impax, Strides, Aurobindo, Adaptis, Novitium, Appco | Mar 30, 2007 |
| 20 mg | Yes | Impax, Strides, Aurobindo, Adaptis, Novitium, Appco | Mar 30, 2007 |
Outside the U.S.: Online pharmacies abroad may also sell generic hydrocortisone tablets made for other markets. Those packs are not FDA-approved, and the price table labels them that way.
Source: FDA Orange Book: hydrocortisone tablets. As of Nov 12, 2026.
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Lowest price per unit, before shipping, from licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S., any strength. Only your doctor can decide whether another drug is right for you.
What is Cortef used for?
Cortef (hydrocortisone) is a corticosteroid, a man-made version of cortisol, a hormone the adrenal glands make. According to its FDA label (DailyMed), it is used for many conditions, including:
- Adrenal insufficiency, when the body doesn't make enough of its own cortisol, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
- Flare-ups of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus and other joint and connective tissue diseases.
- Severe allergic conditions and severe skin diseases.
- Some eye, lung, blood, gut and kidney conditions, and some cancers, as listed on the label.
Cortef comes as scored 5 mg tablets in bottles of 50 and 10 mg and 20 mg tablets in bottles of 100. The label says the starting dose ranges from 20 to 240 mg a day depending on the condition, is set for each person, and is then lowered to the smallest dose that works. After long-term use, the label says it should be stopped gradually, not all at once. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is it safe to order Cortef from Canada?
Many Americans do, but U.S. law and customs rules apply, and for Cortef, compare U.S. prices, including the TrumpRx.gov coupon and FDA-approved generic hydrocortisone, before you order. Federal law generally doesn't allow individuals to import prescription drugs, though under its personal importation policy the FDA has long used enforcement discretion for some personal-use shipments, generally no more than a three-month supply (FDA). Congress has said enforcement against individuals should focus on imports that pose a significant threat to public health (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act section 804(j)(1), 21 U.S.C. 384(j)(1)). You need a prescription from your doctor. New U.S. Customs rules for mailed orders start January 20, 2027. In Canada, Pfizer sells Cortef 10 mg and 20 mg tablets under the same name (Health Canada, checked 2026-11-12).
Read our guide to buying prescription drugs from Canada and what the 2027 customs rules mean. Compare licensed Canadian pharmacies.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cortef cost without insurance?
The U.S. list price of brand Cortef 10 mg is $169.77 for 100 tablets, about $1.70 a tablet. TrumpRx.gov lists 90 tablets of 10 mg at $76.50 with a coupon. Online pharmacies abroad charged from $0.45 per tablet for brand Cortef 10 mg in our latest check (Nov 12, 2026), before shipping.
How much is Cortef on TrumpRx?
TrumpRx.gov lists brand Cortef at $45.00 for 90 tablets of 5 mg, $76.50 for 90 tablets of 10 mg and $48.30 for 30 tablets of 20 mg, about half the original price (checked November 12, 2026). You show the coupon at a retail pharmacy. It is not for Medicare, Medicaid or other government plans.
Is there a generic Cortef?
Yes. Generic hydrocortisone tablets in 5, 10 and 20 mg are FDA-approved and rated equivalent to Cortef. Several companies make them. Ask your pharmacist whether a generic can fill your prescription.
How much does generic hydrocortisone cost?
In the 2026 drug price filing, Aurobindo's generic hydrocortisone lists at $28.58 for 100 tablets of 10 mg, $51.40 for 100 of 20 mg and $8.61 for 50 of 5 mg. These are list prices; ask your pharmacist for the cash price.
Is there a Cortef coupon or savings card?
eDrugSearch doesn't offer coupons of its own. TrumpRx.gov lists a coupon for brand Cortef, from $45.00 for 90 tablets of 5 mg, used at retail pharmacies. It can't be used with Medicare or Medicaid. If you have Medicare and limited income, Extra Help can lower what you pay for prescriptions.
How much does Cortef cost with Medicare?
It depends on your Part D plan's drug list. In 2026, Part D deductibles are capped at $615 and out-of-pocket costs for covered drugs at $2,100 a year. The TrumpRx.gov coupon can't be used with Medicare, but people with limited income can apply for Extra Help.
What strengths does Cortef come in?
Brand Cortef tablets come in 5 mg (bottles of 50), 10 mg and 20 mg (bottles of 100). All three are scored.
Sources
- CORTEF tablets U.S. prescribing information (DailyMed) (Pfizer (Pharmacia & Upjohn) label version 17, effective 2025-02-17: indications; initial dose 20-240 mg/day, individualized; 5 mg x50, 10 and 20 mg x100)
- Texas DSHS: 2026 annual WAC report (Pfizer Cortef: 5 mg x50 (00009-0012-01) $50.26; 10 mg x100 (00009-0031-01) $169.77; 20 mg x100 (00009-0044-01) $321.82. Aurobindo hydrocortisone: 5 mg x50 $8.61, 10 mg x100 $28.58, 20 mg x100 $51.40)
- TrumpRx.gov: Cortef (5 mg x90 $45.00 (orig $91.80); 10 mg x90 $76.50 (orig $153.00); 20 mg x30 $48.30 (orig $96.60); coupon BIN 015995/PCN GDC/Group MAHA; terms exclude government insurance claims; checked 2026-11-12)
- Drugs@FDA: Cortef (NDA 008697) (Pharmacia & Upjohn (Pfizer); approved before 1982)
- FDA Orange Book: hydrocortisone tablets (AB generics on the market: Impax (ANDA 040646, 2007-03-30), Strides, Aurobindo, Adaptis, Novitium, Appco (2026-02-25))
- Health Canada Drug Product Database: Cortef (Cortef 10 mg (DIN 00030910) and 20 mg (DIN 00030929), Pfizer Canada ULC, Marketed; checked 2026-11-12)
- Medicaid.gov: cost sharing
- Social Security: Medicare Extra Help
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
- Medicare.gov: Part D drug costs (deductible up to $615 and $2,100 out-of-pocket threshold in 2026)
- FDA: personal importation
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