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

Rite Aid lists Boostrix Tdap around $48 to $65 cash, which is often the lowest cash Tdap among non-warehouse-club pharmacies. Adacel and Td (Tenivac) are stocked depending on store. Rite Aid generally accepts GoodRx and SingleCare coupon stacking at the counter. The chain has contracted in recent years but remains a meaningful option in the Northeast and Pacific markets.
Cost data verified: April 2026

Pricing summary

ItemPriceNotes
Tdap cash (Boostrix or Adacel)$48–$65Published 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 accepted at counter.[2]

Scheduling and walk-in

Rite Aid supports walk-in vaccinations and online scheduling through its immunisation page. Most stores accept walk-in Tdap; busy stores may have longer waits. State pharmacy regulations determine minimum age for pharmacist-administered Tdap.

Insurance accepted

Rite Aid 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

Rite Aid 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

Rite Aid 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

  • Often the lowest cash Tdap among non-warehouse-club chains
  • Coupon stacking with GoodRx and SingleCare typically accepted
  • Strong Northeast and Pacific footprint

What to consider before choosing

  • Smaller US footprint than CVS or Walgreens; not every metro has a nearby Rite Aid
  • Local stock varies between Boostrix and Adacel
  • Recent store closures have reduced coverage in some markets

How this compares

Walgreens
Tdap $70–$90
Kroger / The Little Clinic
Tdap $70–$90

See the full pharmacy comparison table for all chains.

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References cited on this page

  1. [1]Rite Aid published vaccine page. Rite Aid. Accessed April 2026. https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/services/vaccine-central/immunization-information/tetanus
  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