Pr Benzoyl Peroxide Coupons & Prices

Looking for a benzoyl peroxide coupon? Benzoyl peroxide is a widely used topical acne medicine that comes both over the counter and by prescription, and it is available as a low-cost generic. Even so, cash prices for the prescription and combination versions can vary a lot from one pharmacy to the next, so it pays to compare. Enter your ZIP code above to see today's price on benzoyl peroxide at pharmacies near you and print or show a free discount coupon at the counter. Rx.com compares cash prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find a lower price without insurance.

What is benzoyl peroxide and how does it work?

Benzoyl peroxide is a topical medicine that is FDA-approved to treat mild to moderate acne (acne vulgaris). It belongs to a class of medicines known as keratolytic and topical antibacterial acne agents. It works in two ways: it reduces the acne-causing bacteria Cutibacterium acnes on the skin, and it helps unclog pores by loosening dead skin cells (a keratolytic and comedolytic effect).

It is sold over the counter in strengths of roughly 2.5% to 10% and is also available by prescription, often as part of fixed-dose combination products. Common single-ingredient brand names include PanOxyl, Benzac AC, Benzac W, Brevoxyl, Triaz, Persa-Gel, and Zoderm. It is also combined with other acne medicines in products such as Onexton and BenzaClin (with clindamycin), Epiduo (with adapalene), and Benzamycin (with erythromycin).

Benzoyl peroxide cost and coupons without insurance

Benzoyl peroxide is available as a generic, which usually keeps the cost down compared with brand-name products. The prescription and combination formulations can still cost more than a basic drugstore wash, and cash prices vary widely from pharmacy to pharmacy, even in the same town. That is exactly why comparing prices matters. There is no manufacturer savings card for generic benzoyl peroxide, but a free Rx.com discount coupon can lower the cash price whether or not you have insurance.

To check current pricing, enter your ZIP code above to see today's price at nearby pharmacies, then bring the coupon to the counter. Because prices are shown live and change often, we do not list dollar figures here.

Related and combination acne treatments

Benzoyl peroxide is often paired with other acne medicines, and your dermatologist may prescribe one of these combination or companion products instead of, or alongside, plain benzoyl peroxide:

• clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin-benzoyl peroxide - combinations that add a topical antibiotic
• Cabtreo - a triple-combination acne gel
• adapalene and tretinoin - topical retinoids often used with benzoyl peroxide
• clindamycin and erythromycin - topical antibiotics used for acne

You can compare cash prices on each of these on Rx.com. Which product is right for you depends on your skin and your provider's guidance.

Safety and side effects

Benzoyl peroxide has no boxed warning. The most common side effects are local skin reactions - dryness, peeling, redness, burning, itching, and stinging - especially when you first start using it. If your skin scales or becomes very irritated, using it less often can help. Keep it away from your eyes, lips, mouth, and any broken skin. It also increases sun sensitivity, so use sunscreen. Note that benzoyl peroxide can bleach hair, clothing, towels, and colored fabrics.

Rare but serious allergic reactions can happen. Stop the medicine and get emergency care if you have hives, swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing, or faintness. It is not recommended for children under 12 without a doctor's guidance. The FDA has also flagged concerns about benzene contamination in some benzoyl peroxide products, particularly with heat exposure, so store products as directed. This information is not medical advice - talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what is right for you.