Top 10 Medications Cheaper in India Than the USA (and How to Save Legally)

US prescription prices are the highest in the world. For many drugs, the exact same active ingredient costs a fraction of the price in India, thanks to its large generics industry and government price controls.

Here are 10 medications with some of the biggest US-vs-India gaps. Tap any name for the full comparison.

1. Humira (Adalimumab)

~$6,000/month in the US vs ~$400 in India. See Humira prices.

2. Ozempic (Semaglutide)

~$950/month vs ~$80. See Ozempic prices.

3. Revlimid (Lenalidomide)

~$16,000/month vs ~$200. See Revlimid prices.

4. Insulin

~$300/month vs ~$25. See insulin prices.

5. Eliquis (Apixaban)

~$550/month vs ~$30. See Eliquis prices.

6. Januvia (Sitagliptin)

~$550/month vs ~$15. See Januvia prices.

7. Gleevec (Imatinib)

~$10,000/month vs ~$175. See Gleevec prices.

8. Harvoni (Hepatitis C cure)

~$25,000/course vs ~$750. See Harvoni prices.

9. Enbrel (Etanercept)

~$6,000/month vs ~$500. See Enbrel prices.

10. Crestor (Rosuvastatin)

~$200/month vs ~$5. See Crestor prices.

How to actually save — legally

You don't have to fly anywhere to cut your drug costs. Options:

• Compare US pharmacies first. Prices for the same drug vary wildly between GoodRx, Cost Plus Drugs, Amazon Pharmacy, and your local CVS/Walgreens. Our medicine search tool links you to all of them.
• Ask for the generic. Many expensive brands have an identical generic — e.g. Glucophage is Metformin, Ventolin is Salbutamol.
• Use a discount card (GoodRx, SingleCare) — often cheaper than insurance copays.

> Disclaimer: Prices are estimates for comparison only. Importing medication has legal restrictions, and Indian generics should only be purchased through licensed pharmacies. This is not medical advice — talk to your doctor or pharmacist before changing any medication.