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Viread Cost, Generic and Savings
- Lowest U.S. online pharmacy price
- $44.84 per tablet$4,040.99 for 90 days (90 tablets), shipping included · FDA-approved brand Viread 300 mg · ships within the U.S.
- Lowest international online pharmacy price
- $18.33 per tablet$1,664.95 for 90 days (90 tablets), shipping included · brand Viread 300 mg, not FDA-approved · ships from Turkey
FDA-approved generic tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg from $105 for 90 days at U.S. pharmacies
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Quick answerAs of Nov 11, 2026, brand Viread 300 mg costs from $2,497.64 for 90 days at licensed pharmacies abroad we compared, vs. $3,760.50 at the U.S. list price ($1,253.50 for 30). FDA-approved generic tenofovir DF is sold in the U.S., with list prices from $16.00 for 30 tablets (Macleods).
Compare Viread prices from licensed online pharmacies
For comparison U.S. pharmacy list price: $3,760.50 for 90 days ($41.78 per tablet), brand Viread 300 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 | Price | Shipping & delivery | Total (90 days) | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy A | Tenofovir (Viread)300 mg · genericMaker listed by pharmacy: MacleodsShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $35per 30 tablets · 3 packs = $105$1.17 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 7–10 business days | $105 for 90 days= $105 for 90 daysSave 97%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy B | Tenofovir (Viread) DF 300mg Tablet- 30 ct Bottle300 mg · genericU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $107.10for 90 tablets$1.19 per tablet | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $112.10 for 90 days= $112.10 for 90 daysSave 97%incl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy C | Generic Equivalent To Viread 300mgNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Cipla Limited | $109.80for 90 tablets$1.22 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $124.75 for 90 days= $124.75 for 90 daysSave 97%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy D | Generic Equivalent to Viread 300mgNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Cipla Limited | $115.99for 90 tablets$1.29 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $130.94 for 90 days= $130.94 for 90 daysSave 97%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy E | VIREAD 300MG TABLET 90 (GENERIC TENOFOVIR 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $116for 90 tablets$1.29 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $130.95 for 90 days= $130.95 for 90 daysSave 97%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy F | TenofovirNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Hetero Labs Ltd. | $142.30for 90 tablets$1.58 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $152.25 for 90 days= $152.25 for 90 daysSave 96%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy G | Generic Equivalent To Viread 300mgNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Maker listed by pharmacy: Cipla Limited | $151.26for 90 tablets$1.68 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $166.21 for 90 days= $166.21 for 90 daysSave 96%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy H | Generic Viread 300mgNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $178.83for 90 tablets$1.99 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $178.83 for 90 days= $178.83 for 90 days+ shippingSave 95%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy I | Tenofovir (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate) (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.300 mg · generic · Filled in MauritiusMaker listed by pharmacy: CiplaMade for India | $225.24for 90 tablets$2.50 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $225.24 for 90 days= $225.24 for 90 daysSave 94%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy J | Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | $262.64for 90 tablets$2.92 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $262.64 for 90 days= $262.64 for 90 days+ shippingSave 93%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy K | Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | $273.99for 90 tablets$3.04 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $273.99 for 90 days= $273.99 for 90 days+ shippingSave 93%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed Canadian pharmacy L | Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Apotex | $329.62for 90 tablets$3.66 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 3–6 weeks | $339.57 for 90 days= $339.57 for 90 daysSave 91%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy F | TenofovirNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Jamp Pharma Corp. | $336for 90 tablets$3.73 per tablet | $9.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $345.95 for 90 days= $345.95 for 90 daysSave 91%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy D | Generic Equivalent to Viread 300mgNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in United StatesProduct of United States | $116.28per 30 tablets · 3 packs = $348.84$3.88 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $363.79 for 90 days= $363.79 for 90 daysSave 90%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy G | Generic Equivalent to Viread 300mgNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in United StatesProduct of United States | $127.91per 30 tablets · 3 packs = $383.73$4.26 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $398.68 for 90 days= $398.68 for 90 daysSave 89%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy C | Generic Equivalent to Viread 300mgNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in United StatesProduct of United States | $134.31per 30 tablets · 3 packs = $402.93$4.48 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $417.88 for 90 days= $417.88 for 90 daysSave 89%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy M | Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateNot 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in AustraliaProduct of Australia | $459.33for 90 tablets$5.10 per tablet | $9.95Delivery time not stated | $469.28 for 90 days= $469.28 for 90 daysSave 88%incl. $9.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy I | Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate)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.300 mg · generic · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Apotex Inc | $650.96for 90 tablets$7.23 per tablet | FreePharmacy's estimate: 2–3 weeks | $650.96 for 90 days= $650.96 for 90 daysSave 83%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy H | Brand Viread 300mg300 mg · brand · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $2,123.67for 90 tablets$23.60 per tablet | Fee not publishedDelivery time not stated | $2,123.67 for 90 days= $2,123.67 for 90 days+ shippingSave 44%incl. $0 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy D | Brand Viread 300mg300 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Gilead Sciences | $2,482.69for 90 tablets$27.59 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $2,497.64 for 90 days= $2,497.64 for 90 daysSave 34%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy N | Viread300 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Gilead Sciences | $2,701.87for 90 tablets$30.02 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $2,716.82 for 90 days= $2,716.82 for 90 daysSave 28%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy G | Brand Viread 300mg300 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Gilead Sciences | $2,728.96for 90 tablets$30.32 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $2,743.91 for 90 days= $2,743.91 for 90 daysSave 27%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy C | Brand Viread 300mg300 mg · brand · Filled in CanadaMaker listed by pharmacy: Gilead Sciences | $2,865.41for 90 tablets$31.84 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $2,880.36 for 90 days= $2,880.36 for 90 daysSave 23%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy B | Viread 250mg Tablets - 30 Count Bottle250 mg · brandU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $3,747for 90 tablets$41.63 per tablet | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $3,752 for 90 days= $3,752 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletLicensed U.S. pharmacy B | Viread 300mg Tablets - 30 Count Bottle300 mg · brandU.S. pharmacy; maker not listed on its price pageShips from United StatesShips within the U.S. (no customs) · checked Nov 11, 2026 | $4,035.99for 90 tablets$44.84 per tablet | $5Pharmacy's estimate: 2–8 business days | $4,040.99 for 90 days= $4,040.99 for 90 daysincl. $5 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy OU.S. shipping limited | Viread (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate)300 mg · brand · Filled in TurkeyMade for sale in Turkey.Product of Turkey | $550per 30 tablets · 3 packs = $1,650$18.33 per tablet | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 8–14 business days | $1,664.95 for 90 days= $1,664.95 for 90 daysSave 56%incl. $14.95 shippingChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
| Lowest per tabletOnline pharmacy E | VIREAD 300MG TABLET 180 (GENERIC TENOFOVIR 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.300 mg · generic · Filled in IndiaMade for sale in India.Product of India | $223for 180 tablets$1.24 per tabletOver 3-month supply | $14.95Pharmacy's estimate: 4–6 weeks | $237.95 for 180 days= $118.98 for 90 daysSave 97%Worked out from an 180-day orderChecked Nov 11 | See pharmacy (members) Members see the pharmacy |
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90-day cost = 90 tablets 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 of the same strength (300 mg); rows for other strengths show no saving. 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 tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viread 300 mg | $2,497.64 | $124.75 | $27.59 brand · $1.22 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 tablet is for that lowest pack, before shipping. Prices checked Nov 11, 2026.
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90-day prices from 9 licensed pharmacies abroad shipping to the U.S.: $124.75 to $2,880.36, any strength, shipping included.
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Viread (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) treats HIV-1 (with other HIV medicines) and chronic hepatitis B. Generic tenofovir DF is sold in the U.S.
Viread cost at a glance
- Generic Viread is sold in the U.S. The FDA has approved generic tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets from many companies, rated equivalent to Viread (FDA Orange Book). In the Texas 2026 drug price filing, Macleods lists 30 tablets of 300 mg at $16.00 and Strides at $27.15 (Texas DSHS).
- U.S. list price: a bottle of 30 tablets of brand Viread lists at $1,253.50 for 300 mg and $1,161.71 for 150, 200 or 250 mg (the maker's wholesale price before discounts) (Texas DSHS).
- How we count: 1 tablet a day. The label doses Viread once a day; adults and children who weigh at least 35 kg (77 lb) take one 300 mg 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).
- From online pharmacies abroad: $2,497.64 to $2,880.36 for 90 days of brand Viread 300 mg, shipping included (checked Nov 11, 2026). The U.S. list price for 90 tablets of 300 mg is $3,760.50.
How much does Viread cost in the U.S.?
| If you have | What Viread costs | Source |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance (list price) | Brand Viread, 30 tablets: $1,253.50 (300 mg) or $1,161.71 (150, 200 or 250 mg). Pharmacies may charge more. | Texas DSHS 2026 WAC report |
| No insurance (generic tenofovir DF) | FDA-approved generic tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is sold in the U.S. List prices for 30 tablets of 300 mg: $16.00 (Macleods) and $27.15 (Strides). 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 Viread or generic tenofovir DF, which the FDA rates as equivalent to Viread. | 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 |
Brand Viread 300 mg lists at $1,253.50 for 30 tablets, about $41.78 a tablet (Texas DSHS). FDA-approved generic tenofovir disoproxil fumarate has been sold in the U.S. since January 2018, and Macleods lists 30 tablets of 300 mg at $16.00 in the same filing, about 53 cents a tablet. List prices are what makers charge wholesalers; what a pharmacy charges you can differ.
Viread 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 Viread or generic tenofovir DF depends on your plan's drug list.
| Medicare Part D | What Viread 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 |
Viread 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 Viread coupons. eDrugSearch has no coupons of its own. If you have Medicare, these two programs can help with the cost of brand Viread or generic tenofovir DF:
- 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 Viread?
Yes. The FDA has approved generic tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets from many companies, including Aurobindo, Cipla, Hetero, Macleods, Strides and Teva, rated equivalent to Viread. Aurobindo also makes the 150, 200 and 250 mg strengths. Generics have been listed as on the market since January 26, 2018.
| Strength | U.S. generic | Makers | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 mg | Yes | Aurobindo, Teva | 2018 |
| 200 mg | Yes | Aurobindo, Teva, Qilu | 2018 |
| 250 mg | Yes | Aurobindo, Teva, Qilu | 2018 |
| 300 mg | Yes | Aurobindo, Cipla, Hetero, Macleods, Strides, Teva and others | 2018 |
Outside the U.S.: Online pharmacies abroad may also sell generic tenofovir made for other markets, sometimes as a different salt. Those packs are not FDA-approved, and the price table labels them that way.
Source: FDA Orange Book: tenofovir disoproxil fumarate products. As of Nov 11, 2026.
Compare Viread with similar drugs
Other HIV and hepatitis B medicines people often compare with Viread. Each works in a different way, and your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you. Prices are for each drug's lowest-priced strength.
| Drug | Type | Lowest price we found | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truvadaemtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate | HIV medicine (two NRTIs in one tablet), also used for PrEP | $108.95 for 90 days | See prices |
| Vemlidytenofovir alafenamide | Hepatitis B medicine (nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor) | $179.98 for 90 days | See prices |
| Atriplaefavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate | HIV medicine (three medicines in one tablet) | $219.96 for 90 days | See prices |
| Biktarvybictegravir, emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide | HIV medicine (complete one-pill regimen: integrase inhibitor plus two NRTIs) | $502.77 for 90 days | See prices |
Lowest 90-day price including 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 Viread used for?
Viread (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) blocks an enzyme that HIV and the hepatitis B virus need to copy themselves. According to its FDA label (DailyMed), it is used:
- Together with other HIV medicines, to treat HIV-1 infection in adults and children 2 years and older who weigh at least 10 kg (22 lb).
- To treat chronic hepatitis B in adults and children 2 years and older who weigh at least 10 kg (22 lb).
Viread comes as 150, 200, 250 and 300 mg tablets and an oral powder, taken once a day. Children's doses are based on weight. The label says Viread should not be used alone to treat HIV. Boxed warning: the label carries the FDA's strongest warning. In people with hepatitis B, stopping Viread can cause a severe flare of hepatitis, so the label calls for close liver checks for several months after stopping. Your prescriber decides which medicine is right for you.
Is it safe to order Viread from Canada?
Many Americans do, but U.S. law and customs rules apply, and for Viread, compare the U.S. price of FDA-approved generic tenofovir DF 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, Viread 300 mg tablets are sold under the same name by Gilead (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 Viread without insurance?
The U.S. list price of brand Viread 300 mg is $1,253.50 for 30 tablets, in the Texas 2026 drug price filing. Licensed pharmacies abroad charged from $2,497.64 for 90 days of brand Viread 300 mg in our latest check (Nov 11, 2026). FDA-approved generic tenofovir DF is also sold in the U.S.
Is there a generic for Viread?
Yes. The generic is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir DF). The FDA has approved generic tablets from many companies, rated equivalent to Viread, and they have been sold in the U.S. since 2018. Ask your pharmacist whether a generic can fill your prescription.
How much does generic tenofovir cost?
In the Texas 2026 drug price filing, Macleods lists 30 tablets of generic tenofovir DF 300 mg at $16.00, and Strides lists them at $27.15. These are list prices (the maker's wholesale price before discounts). What a pharmacy charges can differ, so ask your pharmacist.
Is there a Viread coupon or savings card?
eDrugSearch has no coupons of its own. FDA-approved generic tenofovir DF is sold in the U.S., with list prices from $16.00 for 30 tablets. If you have Medicare and limited income, Extra Help can lower what you pay.
How much does Viread 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 Viread the same as Vemlidy?
No. Both are Gilead medicines that contain a form of tenofovir, but Viread is tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and Vemlidy is tenofovir alafenamide, a different ingredient with its own dose. They are not swapped for each other at the pharmacy.
Does Viread have a boxed warning?
Yes. The label warns that people with hepatitis B can have a severe flare of hepatitis after stopping Viread, and says liver function should be watched closely for at least several months after stopping. Talk with your prescriber about this risk.
Sources
- Texas DSHS: 2026 annual WAC report (Viread 300 mg x30 $1,253.50 (NDC 61958-0401-01); 150/200/250 mg x30 $1,161.71 (61958-0404/0405/0406); oral powder 60 g $683.48; Macleods tenofovir DF 300 mg x30 $16.00 (33342-0096-07); Strides x30 $27.15 (64380-0714-04); Hetero x30 $30.00 (31722-0535-30))
- VIREAD U.S. prescribing information (DailyMed) (Gilead Sciences, label version 31 (effective February 18, 2025), incl. boxed warning)
- FDA Orange Book: tenofovir disoproxil fumarate products (Viread NDA 021356 RLD; AB-rated generics incl. Aurobindo, Cipla, Hetero, Macleods, Strides, Teva, Qilu, Chartwell)
- Drugs@FDA: Viread (NDA 021356) (approved October 26, 2001; 150, 200, 250 and 300 mg tablets, TE code AB; oral powder NDA 022577)
- FDA NDC Directory: Aurobindo tenofovir DF (NDC 65862-421) (marketing start January 26, 2018)
- Health Canada Drug Product Database: Viread (DIN 02247128 (Gilead Sciences Canada), 300 mg tablet: 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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