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

Kroger pharmacy and The Little Clinic (in-store) both administer Tdap and Td. Cash Tdap typically runs $70 to $90, similar to CVS and Walgreens. Kroger banners include Fred Meyer, Smith's, Ralphs, King Soopers, and Fry's, all of which follow the Kroger pharmacy pricing structure. Coupon stacking with GoodRx and SingleCare is generally accepted at the counter.
Cost data verified: April 2026

Pricing summary

ItemPriceNotes
Tdap cash (Boostrix or Adacel)$70–$90Published list price; local stores may deviate.[1]
Td cash (Tenivac)$55-$75Td 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 accepted at counter.[2]

Scheduling and walk-in

Kroger supports walk-in vaccinations at most pharmacies and online scheduling through the Kroger Health website. The Little Clinic offers a clinical-visit alternative when the patient also wants a brief clinical assessment.

Insurance accepted

Kroger bills most major insurers in-network and processes Medicare Part D claims at the counter. The most common outcome for insured adults: $0 copay for the routine Tdap booster.

Coupon stacking

Kroger typically accepts GoodRx and SingleCare coupons at the pharmacy counter. The chain typically chooses whichever produces the lowest out-of-pocket: in-network insurance ($0), the chain's own cash list price, or the coupon. Coupons do not generally stack on top of insurance billing.[2]

Membership and access

Kroger does not require any membership for vaccinations. Walk-in patients can access pharmacy and clinic services on the same terms as any other customer.

What this pharmacy does well

  • Largest grocery-pharmacy footprint in the United States across multiple banners
  • The Little Clinic option for patients who want a brief clinical visit
  • GoodRx and SingleCare coupon stacking generally accepted

What to consider before choosing

  • Cash list price is mid-to-high; coupon usually beats cash for uninsured patients
  • The Little Clinic visit fee adds to the vaccine charge; the standard pharmacy counter is cheaper for routine boosters
  • Banner-specific apps (Fred Meyer, Ralphs) route through the Kroger Health backbone

How this compares

CVS / MinuteClinic
Tdap $75–$95
Walgreens
Tdap $70–$90

See the full pharmacy comparison table for all chains.

Adjacent reading

Primary sources

References cited on this page

  1. [1]Kroger / The Little Clinic published vaccine page. Kroger / The Little Clinic. Accessed April 2026. https://www.kroger.com/health/vaccines/tdap
  2. [2]Boostrix prices and coupons; cash from $60.86 with GoodRx. GoodRx. Accessed April 2026. https://www.goodrx.com/boostrix
  3. [3]Tdvax prices and coupons; cash from $31.38. GoodRx. Accessed April 2026. https://www.goodrx.com/tdvax
  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