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- $0.63 per capsule$71.47 for 90 days (90 capsules), shipping included · brand Flomax 0.4 mg, not FDA-approved · ships from Turkey
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Quick answerAs of Nov 11, 2026, tamsulosin 0.4 mg (generic Flomax) costs from $34.24 for 90 days at licensed pharmacies abroad we compared. The FDA lists brand Flomax as discontinued in the U.S. FDA-approved generic tamsulosin is sold here, with list prices from $5.71 for 90 capsules.
Name check: Jalyn (dutasteride with tamsulosin) is a separate product. Flomax CR, a tablet once sold in Canada, was cancelled there in 2024. Neither is priced here.
Compare Flomax prices from licensed online pharmacies
| Pharmacy | Medication | Price | Shipping & delivery | Total (90 days) | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest per capsuleLicensed U.S. pharmacy A | Tamsulosin (Flomax)0.4 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $16for 90 capsules$0.18 per capsule | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $21 for 90 days= $21 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleLicensed U.S. pharmacy B | Tamsulosin HCL 0.4mg Capsule0.4 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $25for 90 capsules$0.28 per capsule | FreePharmacy's estimate: 3–5 business days | $25 for 90 days= $25 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy C | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride (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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of UK/EU | $26.12for 90 capsules$0.29 per capsule | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $26.12 for 90 days= $26.12 for 90 days+ shippingincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy D | Generic Equivalent To Flomax 0.4mgNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Sun Pharmaceuticals | $19.29for 90 capsules$0.21 per capsule | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $34.24 for 90 days= $34.24 for 90 daysincl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleLicensed U.S. pharmacy E | Tamsulosin HCL 0.4 mg Capsules0.4 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $29.70for 90 capsules$0.33 per capsule | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $34.70 for 90 days= $34.70 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy F | Generic Flomax 0.4mgNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $35.32for 90 capsules$0.39 per capsule | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $35.32 for 90 days= $35.32 for 90 days+ shippingincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy G | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride (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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of UK/EU | $36.99for 90 capsules$0.41 per capsule | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $36.99 for 90 days= $36.99 for 90 days+ shippingincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy H | Generic Equivalent to Flomax 0.4mgNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Sun Pharmaceuticals | $27.32for 90 capsules$0.30 per capsule | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $42.27 for 90 days= $42.27 for 90 daysincl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy I | Tamsulosin SR (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $53.53for 90 capsules$0.59 per capsule | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $53.53 for 90 days= $53.53 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy J | Tamsulosin CapsNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $45for 90 capsules$0.50 per capsule | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $54.95 for 90 days= $54.95 for 90 daysincl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy K | TAMSULOSINNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in UKProduct of UK | $21.24per 30 capsules · 3 packs = $63.72$0.71 per capsule | FreeDelivery time not stated | $63.72 for 90 days= $63.72 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy L | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride (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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of UK/EU | $54.70for 90 capsules$0.61 per capsule | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $64.65 for 90 days= $64.65 for 90 daysincl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy D | Brand Flomax MR 0.4mg0.4 mg · brand · Filled in TurkeyMade for sale in Turkey.Maker listed by pharmacy: Astellas Pharma | $56.52for 90 capsules$0.63 per capsule | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $71.47 for 90 days= $71.47 for 90 daysincl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy M | FLOMAXNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $77.02for 90 capsules$0.86 per capsule | FreeDelivery time not stated | $77.02 for 90 days= $77.02 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy K | TAMSULOSINNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $26.15per 30 capsules · 3 packs = $78.45$0.87 per capsule | FreeDelivery time not stated | $78.45 for 90 days= $78.45 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy H | Brand Flomax MR 0.4mg0.4 mg · brand · Filled in TurkeyMade for sale in Turkey.Maker listed by pharmacy: Astellas Pharma | $67.26for 90 capsules$0.75 per capsule | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $82.21 for 90 days= $82.21 for 90 daysincl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy J | Flomax Caps (Turkey pack, ships from Singapore)0.4 mg · brand · Filled in SingaporeMaker listed by pharmacy: Astellas Pharma LtdMade for Turkey | $75for 90 capsules$0.83 per capsule | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $84.95 for 90 days= $84.95 for 90 daysincl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy F | GENERIC Flomax (Dynapres Mfg by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories) 0.4mgNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | $89.38for 90 capsules$0.99 per capsule | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $89.38 for 90 days= $89.38 for 90 days+ shippingincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleLicensed online pharmacy N | Tamsulosin 0.4mgNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $90for 90 capsules$1.00 per capsule | FreeDelivery time not stated | $90 for 90 days= $90 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy I | Flomax MR (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)0.4 mg · brand · Filled in TurkeyMade for sale in Turkey.Maker listed by pharmacy: Astellas | $109.99for 90 capsules$1.22 per capsule | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $109.99 for 90 days= $109.99 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy M | FLOMAX0.4 mg · brand · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $135.20for 90 capsules$1.50 per capsule | FreeDelivery time not stated | $135.20 for 90 days= $135.20 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleLicensed online pharmacy N | Flomax 0.4mg0.4 mg · brand · Filled in TurkeyMade for sale in Turkey.Product of Turkey | $137for 90 capsules$1.52 per capsule | FreeDelivery time not stated | $137 for 90 days= $137 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy M | FLOMAX0.4 mg · brand · Filled in MauritiusProduct of Mauritius | $137.60for 90 capsules$1.53 per capsule | FreeDelivery time not stated | $137.60 for 90 days= $137.60 for 90 daysincl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy OU.S. shipping limited | Tamsulosin (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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in United KingdomProduct of United Kingdom | $50for 90 capsules$0.56 per capsule | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $64.95 for 90 days= $64.95 for 90 daysincl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy J | Tamsulosin CapsNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Sandoz | $58for 100 capsules$0.58 per capsuleOver 3-month supply | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $67.95 for 100 days= $61.16 for 90 daysWorked out from a 100-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleLicensed Canadian pharmacy N | Tamsulosin 0.4mgNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | $87for 100 capsules$0.87 per capsuleOver 3-month supply | FreeDelivery time not stated | $87 for 100 days= $78.30 for 90 daysWorked out from a 100-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy K | FLOMAXNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | $94.67for 100 capsules$0.95 per capsuleOver 3-month supply | FreeDelivery time not stated | $94.67 for 100 days= $85.20 for 90 daysWorked out from a 100-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy M | FLOMAXNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaProduct of Canada | $97.06for 100 capsules$0.97 per capsuleOver 3-month supply | FreeDelivery time not stated | $97.06 for 100 days= $87.35 for 90 daysWorked out from a 100-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleLicensed Canadian pharmacy P | Tamsulosin SRNot 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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Sandoz | $106.60for 100 capsules$1.07 per capsuleOver 3-month supply | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 3–6 weeks | $116.55 for 100 days= $104.90 for 90 daysWorked out from a 100-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per capsuleOnline pharmacy I | Tamsulosin SR (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)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.0.4 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Jamp Pharma | $119.99for 100 capsules$1.20 per capsuleOver 3-month supply | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $119.99 for 100 days= $107.99 for 90 daysWorked out from a 100-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
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90-day cost = 90 capsules at the usual dose of 1 a day, bought as one order of whole packs with one shipping fee. 90-day cost is worked out from each pharmacy's real order size so different pack sizes compare fairly. Orders are kept within a 3-month supply (92 days); a pack that is larger than that is marked and not used for the lowest price at the top of this page. Prices checked Nov 11, 2026 on each pharmacy's website, in U.S. dollars. Savings compare with the U.S. list price. 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. Price is the pharmacy's own price for one pack, as shown on its website (converted to U.S. dollars when it prices in Canadian dollars). Delivery is the pharmacy's own estimate for the shipping option shown, not a promise; some pharmacies count from when they receive your prescription or ship the order. Total = the packs needed + shipping. When those packs don't add up to exactly 90 days, the row shows what that order costs and, under it, what it works out to for 90 days; we sort by the 90-day amount so pack sizes compare fairly. 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, for whole fills, 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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| Strength | Lowest brand90 days | Lowest generic abroad90 days, not FDA-approved | Price per capsule |
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| Flomax 0.4 mg | $71.47 | $34.24 | $0.63 brand · $0.21 generic |
Lowest 90-day cost with shipping at licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S. now, counting only packs whose maker the pharmacy names, or whose product country and ships-from country it states. Price per capsule is for that lowest pack, before shipping. Prices checked Nov 11, 2026.
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90-day prices from 8 licensed pharmacies abroad shipping to the U.S.: $34.24 to $137.60, any strength, shipping included.
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Flomax (tamsulosin) eases urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Brand Flomax is discontinued in the U.S.; FDA-approved generic tamsulosin is sold.
Flomax cost at a glance
- Brand Flomax is discontinued in the U.S. The FDA lists Flomax 0.4 mg capsules as discontinued (Drugs@FDA), and the FDA's drug listing shows no brand Flomax pack (FDA drug listing, checked 2026-11-11).
- Generic Flomax is sold in the U.S. FDA-approved generic tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsules from 11 companies are rated equivalent to Flomax (FDA Orange Book). In the 2026 list-price filing, 90 capsules list at $5.71 from Exelan and $24.75 from Zydus (Texas DSHS). Ask your pharmacist for the cash price.
- How we count: 1 capsule a day. The label's dose is 0.4 mg once a day, about half an hour after the same meal each day. Some people are moved up to 0.8 mg (2 capsules) a day.
- 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).
- From online pharmacies abroad: $34.24 to $90 for 90 days of generic tamsulosin 0.4 mg, shipping included (checked Nov 11, 2026). In Canada, Health Canada lists Flomax capsules as cancelled since 2009 and Flomax CR tablets since February 2024 (Health Canada).
How much does Flomax cost in the U.S.?
| If you have | What Flomax costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance (brand Flomax) | None. The FDA lists brand Flomax as discontinued in the U.S., and the 2026 list-price filing has no brand Flomax row. FDA-approved generic tamsulosin is sold here; see the next row. | Drugs@FDA |
| No insurance (generic tamsulosin) | FDA-approved generic tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsules are sold in the U.S. The 2026 list price for 90 capsules is $5.71 from Exelan and $24.75 from Zydus; Aurobindo lists 100 capsules at $7.65. These are list prices; ask your pharmacist for the cash price. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| Private or employer insurance | Your copay depends on your plan. Ask your plan or pharmacist what you'd pay for generic tamsulosin. | 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 |
The FDA approved Flomax in 1997 and now lists the brand as discontinued (Drugs@FDA), so this page shows no U.S. list price for it. FDA-approved generic tamsulosin has been sold since 2010, and its list prices are low: in the 2026 filing, 90 capsules list at $5.71 from Exelan and $24.75 from Zydus (Texas DSHS).
Flomax 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 generic tamsulosin depends on your plan's drug list.
| Medicare Part D | What Flomax 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 |
Flomax 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 Flomax coupons. Brand Flomax is discontinued in the U.S. These programs can help with the cost of generic tamsulosin:
- 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 Flomax?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsules from 11 companies, including Teva, Zydus, Aurobindo, Macleods, Alkem, Synthon and ScieGen, all rated equivalent to Flomax. The first was approved on March 2, 2010. Brand Flomax itself is now listed by the FDA as discontinued.
| Strength | U.S. generic | Makers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mg | Yes | Teva, Zydus, Aurobindo, Macleods, Alkem, Synthon, ScieGen and others | Mar 2, 2010 |
Outside the U.S.: Online pharmacies abroad may also sell generic tamsulosin made for other markets. Those packs are not FDA-approved, and the price table labels them that way.
Source: FDA Orange Book: tamsulosin products. As of Nov 11, 2026.
Compare Flomax with similar drugs
Other medicines people often compare with Flomax for an enlarged prostate. They work in different ways. Prices are for each drug's lowest-priced strength.
| Drug | Type | Lowest price we found | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cialistadalafil | Erectile dysfunction and BPH medicine (PDE5 inhibitor) | From $0.27 per tablet | See prices |
| Avodartdutasteride | Enlarged prostate medicine (5-alpha reductase inhibitor) | $32.82 for 90 days | See prices |
| Proscarfinasteride | Enlarged prostate medicine (5-alpha reductase inhibitor) | $43.40 for 90 days | See prices |
| Carduradoxazosin | Alpha blocker for enlarged prostate and high blood pressure | $39.59 for 90 days | See prices |
Lowest price from licensed pharmacies shipping to the U.S., any strength: 90-day prices include shipping; prices per unit are before shipping. Only your doctor can decide whether another drug is right for you.
What is Flomax used for?
Flomax (tamsulosin) is an alpha blocker. It relaxes muscles in the prostate and bladder neck so urine flows more easily. According to the FDA label for tamsulosin capsules (DailyMed), it is used for:
- The signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate.
Tamsulosin comes as 0.4 mg capsules taken once a day. The label says the capsules shouldn't be crushed, chewed or opened, and that tamsulosin is not a treatment for high blood pressure. The label has no boxed warning. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is it safe to order Flomax from Canada?
Many Americans do, but U.S. law and customs rules apply, and for Flomax, compare the U.S. price of FDA-approved generic tamsulosin 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, Health Canada lists brand Flomax capsules as cancelled since 2009 and Flomax CR tablets as cancelled since February 2024 (Health Canada), so Canadian pharmacies sell generic tamsulosin.
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 Flomax without insurance?
Brand Flomax is discontinued in the U.S., so there's no current U.S. list price for it. FDA-approved generic tamsulosin is sold here: the 2026 list price for 90 capsules of 0.4 mg is $5.71 from Exelan and $24.75 from Zydus; ask your pharmacist for the cash price. Licensed pharmacies abroad charged from $34.24 for 90 days of generic tamsulosin 0.4 mg (Nov 11, 2026).
Is Flomax discontinued?
Yes, in the U.S. The FDA lists brand Flomax 0.4 mg capsules as discontinued, and the FDA's drug listing shows no brand Flomax pack. In Canada, Health Canada lists Flomax CR as cancelled since February 2024. FDA-approved generic tamsulosin is widely sold.
Is there a generic Flomax?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsules from 11 companies, rated equivalent to Flomax. The first was approved in March 2010. The generic name is tamsulosin. Ask your pharmacist whether a generic can fill your prescription.
How much does tamsulosin cost without insurance?
In the 2026 list-price filing, 90 capsules of FDA-approved generic tamsulosin 0.4 mg list at $5.71 from Exelan and $24.75 from Zydus. These are list prices, not what a pharmacy charges; ask your pharmacist for the cash price. Licensed pharmacies abroad charged from $34.24 for 90 days of generic tamsulosin 0.4 mg, which is not FDA-approved (Nov 11, 2026).
Is there a Flomax coupon or savings card?
eDrugSearch doesn't offer coupons of its own. Brand Flomax is discontinued in the U.S. If you have Medicare and limited income, Extra Help can lower what you pay, and the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan can spread your drug costs into monthly payments.
How much does Flomax 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 tamsulosin the same as Flomax?
Tamsulosin is the active ingredient in Flomax. The FDA rates approved generic tamsulosin capsules as equivalent to Flomax, and says generics work in the same way and provide the same clinical benefit and risks as the brand. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Sources
- Drugs@FDA: Flomax (NDA 020579) (0.4 mg capsule, Sanofi-Aventis US, approved Apr 15, 1997, marketing status Discontinued; checked 2026-11-11)
- FDA NDC Directory: brand name Flomax (no listing found on 2026-11-11)
- Texas DSHS: 2026 annual WAC report (the maker's U.S. list price (WAC) as reported to the Texas Department of State Health Services: tamsulosin 0.4 mg capsules, Exelan 90 ct $5.71, Zydus 90 ct $24.75, Aurobindo 100/bottle $7.65; no Sanofi or Boehringer Flomax row)
- Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules U.S. prescribing information (DailyMed) (Synthon B.V., ANDA 078801)
- FDA Orange Book: tamsulosin products (data file dated Oct 2026: Flomax DISCN; 11 generic applicants, TE code AB; first approval Mar 2, 2010 (Impax, ANDA 090377))
- FDA NDC Directory: Zydus tamsulosin 0.4 mg (NDC 68382-132) (marketing start Apr 27, 2010)
- FDA: Generic Drug Facts
- Health Canada Drug Product Database: Flomax and Flomax CR (Flomax capsule DIN 02238123 cancelled post-market 2009-08-27; Flomax CR tablet DIN 02270102 cancelled post-market 2024-02-15; Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada); 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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