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CDC prices checked: Oct 2026
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Tetanus shot cost by pharmacy: 2026 comparison of major US chains

With most insurance billed in-network, a tetanus shot at a major US pharmacy chain is $0. Without insurance, this site estimates cash Tdap at around $50 to $95 across the chains (April 2026); CVS and Walgreens post none and no other chain's price could be confirmed, so ask for a quote, and compare it with a GoodRx or SingleCare coupon. The chains stock either Boostrix or Adacel for Tdap and Tenivac for Td (MassBiologics discontinued Tdvax in 2024, leaving Tenivac the only US Td vaccine); the Tdap brands are clinically interchangeable per ACIP.
CDC prices checked Oct 2026 / chain cash estimates Apr 2026

Full pharmacy comparison table

PharmacyTdap cashTdap brandTd cashWalk-inMembershipSource
CVS / MinuteClinic$75–$95Boostrix or Adacel$65–$85YesNot requiredview
Walgreens$70–$90Boostrix$55–$75YesNot requiredview
Walmart Pharmacy$56–$80Boostrix or Adacel$45–$70YesNot requiredview
Costco Pharmacy$53–$60Boostrix$40–$55YesVaries by stateview
Sam's Club Pharmacy$50–$65Boostrixnot listedYesNot requiredview
Kroger / The Little Clinic$70–$90Boostrix or Adacel$55–$75YesNot requiredview

Cash figures are this site's April 2026 estimates, not prices the chains publish: CVS and Walgreens post no Tdap cash price, and the other chains' pages could not be re-read in October 2026. Ask the store for its quote. With insurance in-network, the patient typically pays $0 at the counter.

Per-pharmacy summary

CVS / MinuteClinic
Tdap $75–$95 cash
MinuteClinic visits separate the clinic visit from the vaccine charge. CVS operates the pharmacies inside Target stores, so a Target pharmacy shot is billed by CVS.
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Walgreens
Tdap $70–$90 cash
Walgreens scheduler accepts walk-ins and online booking. Duane Reade stores follow Walgreens pricing.
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Walmart Pharmacy
Tdap $56–$80 cash
Walmart closed all 51 Walmart Health centers in 2024; Tdap is given at the Walmart pharmacy counter, which kept offering immunizations.
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Costco Pharmacy
Tdap $53–$60 cash
Costco pharmacy vaccinations are open to non-members in many states; access rules vary by state and store, so call ahead.
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Sam's Club Pharmacy
Tdap $50–$65 cash
Sam's Club has a TDAP cash vaccine product listing online. Pharmacy vaccinations are generally available without a membership; call the store to confirm.
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Kroger / The Little Clinic
Tdap $70–$90 cash
Kroger banners include Fred Meyer, Smith's, Ralphs, King Soopers, and Fry's. The Little Clinic (in-store) administers Tdap with similar pricing to the main Kroger pharmacy.
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What changes between chains

  • Vaccine brand stocked. Some chains carry Boostrix (GSK), some carry Adacel (Sanofi); ACIP considers them interchangeable for Tdap. For Td, Tenivac (Sanofi) is now the only option after Tdvax was discontinued in 2024.
  • Administration fee. Some chains break this out separately on the receipt; some bundle it into the headline price. Coupons rarely cover it.
  • Scheduling flow. Walk-in is universal at major chains; online scheduling is also available almost everywhere.
  • Insurance billing behaviour. All major chains bill most major insurers in-network; verify with the insurer if going to a less common chain.
  • Coupon-stacking. Most chains accept GoodRx and SingleCare coupons even when the patient also has insurance, but the chain typically chooses whichever produces the lower out-of-pocket and does not stack both.

GoodRx and SingleCare coupon strategy

GoodRx publishes a Boostrix coupon starting at $60.86[7] and a Tenivac (Td) coupon starting at $51.93. SingleCare publishes Boostrix near $60.99.[8] The coupon covers the medicine; the administration fee is typically billed separately. For an uninsured patient, the practical test is simple: ask the pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with the coupon price before the shot.

The Costco and Sam's Club non-member detail

Vaccines are often available to non-members at warehouse-club pharmacies under state law and store policy. The specifics vary by state and store, so call the local store before going.[4][5]

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References cited on this page

  1. [1]Td (tetanus, diphtheria) and Tdap services. CVS / MinuteClinic. Accessed April 2026. https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/tdap-dtap
  2. [2]Tdap-Td vaccine scheduler. Walgreens. Accessed April 2026. https://www.walgreens.com/topic/pharmacy/scheduler/tdap-td-tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis-vaccine_32.jsp
  3. [3]Tdap vaccine product listing (Walmart Pharmacy). Walmart. Accessed April 2026. https://www.walmart.com/cp/tdap-vaccine/5163903
  4. [4]Costco Pharmacy vaccinations and immunizations services. Costco. Accessed April 2026. https://www.costco.com/pharmacy/services/vaccinations.html
  5. [5]Tdap cash vaccine product listing. Sam's Club. Accessed April 2026. https://www.samsclub.com/p/tdap-cash-vaccine/prod18982865
  6. [6]Tdap vaccine information. Kroger Health. Accessed April 2026. https://www.kroger.com/health/vaccines/tdap
  7. [7]Boostrix prices and coupons; cash from $60.86. GoodRx. Accessed April 2026. https://www.goodrx.com/boostrix
  8. [8]SingleCare Boostrix savings. SingleCare. Accessed April 2026. https://www.singlecare.com/prescription/boostrix