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Entocort EC Cost, Generic and Savings
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- Lowest price per capsule at online pharmacies abroad
- $0.90 per capsuleIn a pack of 270 capsules for $243.17 (before shipping) · brand Entocort EC 3 mg, not FDA-approved · ships from Australia
FDA-approved generic budesonide 3 mg from $0.49 per capsule at U.S. pharmacies
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Quick answerAs of Nov 11, 2026, brand Entocort 3 mg costs from $0.90 per capsule abroad, before shipping. In the U.S., FDA-approved generic budesonide 3 mg capsules from Zydus and Amneal list at $222.50 per 100 (about $2.23 a capsule).
Name check: Uceris (budesonide extended-release tablets), Tarpeyo and budesonide inhalers or enemas are different products and aren't priced on this page.
Compare Entocort EC prices from licensed online pharmacies
| Pharmacy | Medication | Pack | Price per unit | Pack price | Shipping & delivery | Total with shipping | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy A | Generic equivalent to Entocort EC 3mgNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Sun Pharma | 90 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.43 per capsule | $38.52 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $53.47Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy B | Generic equivalent to Entocort EC 3mgNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Sun Pharma | 90 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.48 per capsule | $42.80 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $57.75Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | ENTOCORT 3MG CAPSULE 300 (GENERIC BUDESONIDE FROM INDIA)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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | 300 capsules | $0.49 per capsule | $146 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $160.95Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy D | Budesonide 3mg Capsule3 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | 360 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.49 per capsule | $177.10 | FreePharmacy's estimate: 3–5 business days | $177.10Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy E | BudesonideNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Sun Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 300 capsules3 other pack sizes
| $0.50 per capsule | $150 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $159.95Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | ENTOCORT 3MG CAPSULE 230 (GENERIC BUDESONIDE FROM INDIA)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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | 230 capsules | $0.52 per capsule | $120 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $134.95Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy F | Generic equivalent to Entocort EC 3mgNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Sun Pharma | 90 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.52 per capsule | $47.08 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $62.03Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy G | Budesonide CR (Budesonide)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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Sun | 300 capsules3 other pack sizes
| $0.54 per capsule | $161.20 | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $161.20Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy H | Budesonide CR (India pack, ships from Mauritius)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.3 mg · generic · Filled in MauritiusMaker listed by pharmacy: SunMade for India | 300 capsules3 other pack sizes
| $0.54 per capsule | $163.31 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $163.31Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy I | BudesonideNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.56 per capsule | $152.19 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $152.19+ shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy J | BudesonideNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.60 per capsule | $162.99 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $162.99+ shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy K | BudesonideNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.73 per capsule | $196.60 | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $206.55Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy H | Budesonide PRNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.83 per capsule | $247.99 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $247.99Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy L | ENTOCORT EC3 mg · brand · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.90 per capsule | $243.17 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $243.17Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy L | ENTOCORT ECNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.92 per capsule | $249.14 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $249.14Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy G | Budesonide PR (Budesonide)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.3 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.93 per capsule | $277.99 | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $277.99Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy M | BudesonideNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Sun Pharmaceuticals | 60 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.93 per capsule | $55.73 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $70.68Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy N | Budesonide (Entocort Ec)3 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | 90 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $0.93 per capsule | $84 | FreePharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $84Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy O | BUDESONIDENot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | 30 capsules | $1.13 per capsule | $33.80 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $33.80Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | ENTOCORT 3MG CAPSULE 90 (GENERIC BUDENOSIDE FROM INDIA)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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | 90 capsules | $1.17 per capsule | $105 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $119.95Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed U.S. pharmacy P | Budesonide EC 3mg DR Capsules3 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | 180 capsules3 other pack sizes
| $1.22 per capsule | $219.60 | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $224.60Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed online pharmacy Q | Budesonide ec 3mgNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in MauritiusProduct of Mauritius | 100 capsules | $1.39 per capsule | $139 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $139Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy E | Entocort (Australia pack, ships from New Zealand)3 mg · brand · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Chiesi LimitedMade for Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $1.59 per capsule | $430 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $439.95Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | ENTOCORT EC 3MG CAPSULE 270 (BRAND FROM AUSTRALIA)3 mg · brand · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules | $1.62 per capsule | $438 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $452.95Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy I | Entocort3 mg · brand · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $1.63 per capsule | $440.94 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $440.94+ shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy K | Entocort3 mg · brand · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $1.63 per capsule | $440.94 | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $450.89Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy J | Entocort3 mg · brand · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $1.67 per capsule | $451.99 | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $451.99+ shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy M | Entocort EC3 mg · brand · Filled in AustraliaMaker listed by pharmacy: Chiesi | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $1.68 per capsule | $452.49 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $467.44Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy G | Entocort CR (Budesonide) (U.K. name Entocort CR)3 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomMaker listed by pharmacy: Astra-Zeneca | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $1.94 per capsule | $581.19 | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $581.19Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy B | Brand Entocort 3mg3 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.00 per capsule | $599.17 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $614.12Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy F | Brand Entocort 3mg3 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.20 per capsule | $659.09 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $674.04Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy C | ENTOCORT EC 3MG CAPSULE 90 (BRAND FROM AUSTRALIA)3 mg · brand · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 90 capsules | $2.29 per capsule | $206.25 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $221.20Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy A | Brand Entocort 3mg3 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.31 per capsule | $692.04 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $706.99Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy L | ENTOCORT EC3 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | 200 capsules1 other pack size
| $2.33 per capsule | $465.81 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $465.81Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed online pharmacy Q | Budesonide 3mgNot 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.3 mg · generic · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 90 capsules | $2.34 per capsule | $211 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $211Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy E | Entocort3 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Tillotts Pharma | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.40 per capsule | $720 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $729.95Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed Canadian pharmacy R | Entocort3 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: TILLOTTS PHARMA GMBH | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.46 per capsule | $736.60 | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 3–6 weeks | $746.55Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy G | Entocort (Budesonide)3 mg · brand · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Astra-Zeneca | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.62 per capsule | $707.19 | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $707.19Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy M | Entocort EC3 mg · brand · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Chiesi | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.63 per capsule | $710.65 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $725.60Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy G | Entocort (Budesonide)3 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Astrazeneca | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.64 per capsule | $792.24 | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $792.24Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitLicensed online pharmacy Q | Entocort 3mg3 mg · brand · Filled in New ZealandProduct of New Zealand | 90 capsules | $2.69 per capsule | $242 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $242Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy H | Entocort3 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Astrazeneca | 300 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.74 per capsule | $822.42 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $822.42Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy H | Entocort3 mg · brand · Filled in New ZealandMaker listed by pharmacy: Astra-Zeneca | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.80 per capsule | $755.30 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $755.30Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy L | ENTOCORT EC3 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | 100 capsules | $3.61 per capsule | $361.10 | FreeDelivery time not stated | $361.10Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy SU.S. shipping limited | Budesonide (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.3 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | 300 capsules3 other pack sizes
| $0.66 per capsule | $199 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $213.95Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest price per unitOnline pharmacy SU.S. shipping limited | Entocort (Budesonide)3 mg · brand · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | 270 capsules2 other pack sizes
| $2.24 per capsule | $604 | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $618.95Checked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
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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 11, 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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Prices per capsule from 13 licensed pharmacies abroad shipping to the U.S.: $0.43 to $3.61, any strength, before shipping.
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Entocort EC (budesonide) 3 mg capsules for Crohn's disease. In the U.S. the maker sells them as budesonide, and generics are sold too.
Entocort EC cost at a glance
- Sold in the U.S. under its generic name. Padagis, which holds the FDA approval for Entocort EC, lists its capsules as "budesonide" (still printed "ENTOCORT EC 3 mg"), and we found no current U.S. listing under the Entocort EC name (FDA drug listing, checked 2026-11-11). Drugs@FDA still lists Entocort EC as a prescription product (Drugs@FDA).
- Generic Entocort EC is sold in the U.S. The FDA has approved generic budesonide 3 mg delayed-release capsules from several companies, rated equivalent to Entocort EC (FDA Orange Book). The Texas 2026 drug price filing lists 100 capsules at $222.50 (Zydus and Amneal) and $313.32 (Northstar) (Texas DSHS).
- How we count: prices are per capsule, with each pharmacy's packs listed as sold. The label's dose is 9 mg (3 capsules) once a day for up to 8 weeks for active Crohn's disease, or 6 mg (2 capsules) a day for up to 3 months to keep it in remission.
- From online pharmacies abroad: $0.90 to $3.61 per capsule for brand Entocort 3 mg, before shipping (checked Nov 11, 2026). Packs made for other countries are not FDA-approved.
- 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 Entocort EC cost in the U.S.?
| If you have | What Entocort EC costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance (brand list price) | We found no U.S. list price under the Entocort EC name. The maker, Padagis, sells the same capsules in the U.S. as budesonide; ask your pharmacist for the cash price. | FDA drug listing |
| No insurance (generic budesonide) | FDA-approved generic budesonide 3 mg capsules are sold in the U.S. The Texas 2026 filing lists 100 capsules at $222.50 (Zydus, Amneal) and $313.32 (Northstar) list price. Ask your pharmacist for the cash price. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| Private or employer insurance | Your copay depends on your plan's drug list. Ask your plan how it covers budesonide 3 mg capsules. | FDA Orange Book |
| 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 |
We found no current U.S. list price under the Entocort EC name: Padagis, which holds the FDA approval, lists its capsules as budesonide (FDA drug listing). FDA-approved generic budesonide 3 mg capsules list at $222.50 per 100 from Zydus and Amneal and $313.32 from Northstar in the Texas 2026 drug price filing (Texas DSHS), about $2.23 to $3.13 a capsule. These are list prices (the maker's wholesale price before discounts); what a pharmacy charges can differ.
Entocort EC 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 budesonide capsules depends on your plan's drug list.
| Medicare Part D | What Entocort EC 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 |
Entocort EC coupons and savings programs
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.
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eDrugSearch does not offer its own Entocort EC coupons. eDrugSearch has no coupons of its own. If you have Medicare, these programs can help with the cost of budesonide capsules:
- 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 Entocort EC?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic budesonide 3 mg delayed-release capsules from Aurobindo (first, on May 16, 2011), Dr. Reddy's, Rising, Zydus and Amneal, rated equivalent to Entocort EC. Zydus's generic has been listed as on the market since June 8, 2017, and Amneal's since September 15, 2017.
| Strength | U.S. generic | Makers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mg | Yes | Aurobindo, Dr. Reddy's, Rising, Zydus, Amneal | Jun 8, 2017 |
Outside the U.S.: Online pharmacies abroad may also sell generic budesonide capsules made for other markets. Those packs are not FDA-approved, and the price table labels them that way.
Source: FDA Orange Book: budesonide products. As of Nov 11, 2026.
Compare Entocort EC with similar drugs
Other medicines used for inflammatory bowel disease or as steroids: Pentasa and Lialda (mesalamine), Medrol (methylprednisolone) and Rayos (prednisone). They work differently from Entocort EC. Prices are for each drug's lowest-priced strength.
| Drug | Type | Lowest price we found | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentasamesalamine | Ulcerative colitis medicine (aminosalicylate) | From $0.40 per capsule | See prices |
| Lialdamesalamine | Ulcerative colitis medicine (aminosalicylate) | From $0.82 per tablet | See prices |
| Medrolmethylprednisolone | Steroid medicine (corticosteroid) | From $0.17 per tablet | See prices |
| Rayosprednisone delayed-release | Corticosteroid (steroid medicine) | Checking prices | See prices |
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 Entocort EC used for?
Entocort EC (budesonide) is a corticosteroid released in the lower small intestine and the start of the colon. According to its FDA label (DailyMed), it is used:
- To treat mild to moderate active Crohn's disease affecting the ileum and/or the ascending colon, in people 8 years and older.
- To help keep mild to moderate Crohn's disease in remission for up to 3 months, in adults.
The capsules are taken once a day in the morning and swallowed whole (or opened onto applesauce). For active disease, adults take 9 mg (3 capsules) a day for up to 8 weeks; to stay in remission, 6 mg (2 capsules) a day for up to 3 months. Avoid grapefruit juice. The label's warnings include steroid side effects, adrenal suppression and a higher risk of infections. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is it safe to order Entocort EC from Canada?
Many Americans do, but U.S. law and customs rules apply, and for Entocort EC, compare the U.S. price of FDA-approved generic budesonide capsules 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, Entocort 3 mg capsules are sold by Tillotts Pharma (Health Canada).
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 is Entocort EC without insurance?
Licensed pharmacies abroad charged from $0.90 per capsule for brand Entocort 3 mg in our latest check (Nov 11, 2026), before shipping. In the U.S., 100 generic budesonide 3 mg capsules list at $222.50 (Zydus, Amneal) or $313.32 (Northstar) in the Texas 2026 drug price filing. Ask your pharmacist for the cash price.
Is there a generic Entocort EC?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic budesonide 3 mg delayed-release capsules from several companies, rated equivalent to Entocort EC, and they've been sold in the U.S. since at least 2017. Padagis, which holds the Entocort EC approval, also sells its capsules as budesonide.
Is Entocort EC still sold in the U.S.?
Yes, but under its generic name. Padagis lists its capsules as budesonide, still printed "ENTOCORT EC 3 mg", and we found no current U.S. listing under the Entocort EC name. Drugs@FDA still lists Entocort EC as a prescription product.
How much does generic budesonide 3 mg cost?
In the Texas 2026 drug price filing, 100 capsules of budesonide 3 mg list at $222.50 from Zydus and Amneal and $313.32 from Northstar, about $2.23 to $3.13 a capsule. Those are list prices, so ask your pharmacist for the cash price.
How much does Entocort EC 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. People with limited income can apply for Extra Help.
Is Entocort EC the same as Uceris?
No. Both contain budesonide, but Uceris is an extended-release tablet used for ulcerative colitis, and Entocort EC is a capsule used for Crohn's disease. Uceris isn't priced on this page.
Is Entocort sold in Canada?
Yes. Health Canada lists Entocort 3 mg capsules from Tillotts Pharma as marketed. Packs made for other countries are not FDA-approved.
Sources
- Budesonide delayed-release capsules (Padagis) U.S. prescribing information (DailyMed) (Padagis label under NDA 021324, version 10, effective 2024-06-05: uses, 9 mg once daily up to 8 weeks, 6 mg maintenance up to 3 months, warnings; capsules coded ENTOCORT EC 3 mg, bottles of 100)
- Drugs@FDA: Entocort EC (NDA 021324) (approved October 2, 2001; Padagis; prescription, rated AB)
- FDA NDC Directory: Padagis budesonide 3 mg (NDC 0574-9855) (listed under NDA 021324 as 'budesonide' since June 29, 2018)
- FDA NDC Directory: brand name Entocort (no listing; checked 2026-11-11)
- Drugs@FDA: Aurobindo budesonide (ANDA 090410) (first generic approval May 16, 2011)
- FDA NDC Directory: Zydus budesonide 3 mg (NDC 68382-720) (marketing start June 8, 2017)
- FDA Orange Book: budesonide products
- Texas DSHS: 2026 annual WAC report (budesonide 3 mg x100: Zydus 68382-0720-01 $222.50; Amneal 65162-0778-10 $222.50; Northstar 16714-0829-01 $313.32)
- Health Canada Drug Product Database: Entocort (DIN 02229293, Tillotts Pharma, 3 mg capsule, Marketed; checked 2026-11-11)
- 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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