Independent cost reference. Not a pharmacy, not an insurance carrier, not a clinic finder, not a medical practice. For an injury that may require a tetanus shot, contact a healthcare provider promptly.

Last verified: April 2026
TetanusBoosterCost.com
menu
Pharmacy detail / Walgreens

Tetanus shot at Walgreens: 2026 cost, insurance, and how to schedule

Walgreens administers Tdap and Td as walk-in or scheduled vaccinations at most of its 8,000-plus US stores. Cash Tdap typically runs $70 to $90, which puts Walgreens in the middle of the major-chain range. SingleCare frequently publishes Boostrix savings near $61, which often beats the Walgreens cash list price for uninsured patients. Walgreens owns Duane Reade, which follows the same pricing structure.
Cost data verified: April 2026

Pricing summary

ItemPriceNotes
Tdap cash (Boostrix)$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

Walgreens supports walk-in vaccinations and online scheduling through the Walgreens website and mobile app. The vaccination scheduler page lets the patient pre-fill insurance information so the counter visit is faster. Walk-in patients are accepted but may wait longer at busy stores. State pharmacy rules determine the minimum age for pharmacist-administered Tdap; younger patients may need a paediatric provider in some states.

Insurance accepted

Walgreens is in-network with most major insurers (Aetna, BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser in some markets) and processes Medicare Part D claims at the counter. The most common outcome for insured adults: $0 copay for the routine booster. Medicaid coverage varies by state plan.

Coupon stacking

Walgreens 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

Walgreens 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

  • Strong online scheduler reduces counter time
  • SingleCare and GoodRx both produce competitive coupon prices at Walgreens
  • Universal in-network status with major insurers
  • Duane Reade stores follow Walgreens pricing structure

What to consider before choosing

  • Cash list price is mid-range; coupon usually beats cash for uninsured patients
  • Local stock varies between Boostrix and Adacel; clinical interchangeability per ACIP
  • Sunday hours and 24-hour stores have shrunk in recent years; verify hours before going

How this compares

CVS / MinuteClinic
Tdap $75–$95
Rite Aid
Tdap $48–$65

See the full pharmacy comparison table for all chains.

Adjacent reading

Primary sources

References cited on this page

  1. [1]Walgreens published vaccine page. Walgreens. Accessed April 2026. https://www.walgreens.com/topic/pharmacy/scheduler/tdap-td-tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis-vaccine_32.jsp
  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