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Last verified: April 2026
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Tetanus shot at Costco: 2026 cost, insurance, and how to schedule

Costco Pharmacy publishes a Boostrix Tdap price near $53 to $60, putting it at or near the lowest cash Tdap among major US chains. Vaccines are typically available to non-members at Costco pharmacies in many US states under federal pharmacy access rules; the specifics vary by state and store. Costco does not accept GoodRx coupons but its cash price is often already below GoodRx.
Cost data verified: April 2026

Pricing summary

ItemPriceNotes
Tdap cash (Boostrix)$53–$60Published list price; local stores may deviate.[1]
Td cash (Tenivac)$40-$55Td administered on request where stocked.
Administration fee (if separate)$7–$20Sometimes broken out on the receipt; coupons typically do not cover.
With ACA-compliant insurance, in-network$0Most major insurers cover ACIP-recommended vaccines at $0 in-network.[4]
With GoodRx Boostrix coupon~$60.86+Coupon support varies; confirm with the local store.[2]

Scheduling and walk-in

Costco Pharmacy supports walk-in vaccinations and online scheduling through the Costco website. The pharmacy operates within the warehouse but does not require a member entry pass to access in most states. Non-member patients should call the local store before going to confirm walk-in vaccine availability.

Insurance accepted

Costco Pharmacy bills most major insurers in-network and processes Medicare Part D claims at the counter. Many Costco patients use the Costco Member Prescription Program for cash Tdap when uninsured. The most common outcome for insured adults: $0 copay through the standard ACA preventive-care pathway.

Coupon stacking

Costco pricing for Tdap is already set at the chain's published cash level, which is often competitive with discount-card coupons. GoodRx and SingleCare coupon support varies at warehouse-club pharmacies; verify with the local store before relying on it.[2]

Membership and access

Costco pharmacy services, including vaccinations, are typically available to non-members in many US states under federal pharmacy access rules. The specifics vary by state and individual store. Calling the local pharmacy is the most reliable way to confirm.

What this pharmacy does well

  • Lowest cash Tdap among major US chains in most states
  • Pharmacy services open to non-members in many states (federal access rules)
  • Costco Member Prescription Program produces a transparent cash price
  • Generally short queues at the pharmacy counter

What to consider before choosing

  • Vaccinations only available at locations with a Costco Pharmacy (not every warehouse has one)
  • Non-member access varies by state; calling ahead is sensible
  • GoodRx coupons not accepted, though the cash price is often below GoodRx already
  • Limited evening and Sunday hours at some warehouses

How this compares

Walmart Care Clinic
Tdap $56–$80
Sam's Club Pharmacy
Tdap $50–$65

See the full pharmacy comparison table for all chains.

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FAQ

Tetanus shot at Costco: FAQ

How much is a tetanus shot at Costco?

Costco Pharmacy lists Tdap (Boostrix) at about $53 to $60 cash in 2026, and Td (Tenivac) at about $40 to $55. With most ACA-compliant insurance in-network, the patient pays $0 at the counter. These are the chain’s published list prices; local stores can deviate.

Does Costco accept GoodRx for a tetanus shot?

GoodRx and SingleCare coupon support varies at Costco; its published cash price is often already competitive with discount-card coupons. Verify coupon acceptance with the local store before relying on it.

Do I need a membership to get a tetanus shot at Costco?

In many US states, Costco pharmacy vaccinations are available to non-members under federal pharmacy access rules, though the specifics vary by state and store. Calling the local pharmacy is the most reliable way to confirm.

Does Costco offer Td (Tenivac) as well as Tdap?

Yes. Costco Pharmacy lists Td (Tenivac) at about $40 to $55 cash alongside Tdap. Td covers tetanus and diphtheria only; Tdap adds pertussis and is the usual adult booster.

Primary sources

References cited on this page

  1. [1]Costco Pharmacy published vaccine page. Costco Pharmacy. Accessed April 2026. https://www.costco.com/pharmacy/services/vaccinations.html
  2. [2]Boostrix prices and coupons; cash from $60.86 with GoodRx. GoodRx. Accessed April 2026. https://www.goodrx.com/boostrix
  3. [3]Tenivac prices and coupons; cash from $51.93. GoodRx. Accessed June 2026. https://www.goodrx.com/tenivac
  4. [4]Affordable Care Act preventive care benefits for adults. HealthCare.gov. Accessed April 2026. https://www.healthcare.gov/preventive-care-adults/
  5. [5]CDC Vaccine Price List, private-sector and contract prices. CDC. Accessed April 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-for-children/php/price-list/index.html