Which is cheaper, Testosterone Gel or Testosterone Cypionate?

Testosterone Gel and Testosterone Cypionate are listed on different price bases, so the listed prices are not directly comparable. Testosterone Gel ranges $85–$133 per pump bottle; Testosterone Cypionate ranges $33–$53 per 10 mL vial. Compare final cost using the prescribed dose and fill quantity.

What is the difference between Testosterone Gel and Testosterone Cypionate?

Testosterone Gel (testosterone gel 1% (AndroGel, Testim)) and Testosterone Cypionate (testosterone cypionate 100mg/mL) are different medications in the hormone category. Testosterone Gel is a topical gel, while Testosterone Cypionate is an IM injection.

Is Testosterone Gel or Testosterone Cypionate covered by provincial drug plans?

Testosterone Cypionate: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Testosterone Gel vs Testosterone Cypionate: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)

Name: Testosterone Gel vs Testosterone Cypionate: Price Comparison in Canada (2026)
Creator: TeleTest
Published: 2026-06-09

Testosterone Gel is listed at $85.00 per pump bottle, while Testosterone Cypionate is listed at $33.00 per 10 mL vial in Canada. These listed prices use different bases, so compare final cost using the prescribed dose and fill quantity. Testosterone Gel contains testosterone gel 1% (AndroGel, Testim), while Testosterone Cypionate contains testosterone cypionate 100mg/mL. Last updated: 2026-06-09.

Head-to-Head Comparison

	Testosterone Gel	Testosterone Cypionate
Listed Price Basis	per pump bottle	per 10 mL vial
Price Range	$85–$133 per pump bottle	$33–$53 per 10 mL vial
Cheapest Pharmacy	Costco ($84.49 per pump bottle)	Costco ($32.99 per 10 mL vial)
Generic Name	testosterone gel 1% (AndroGel, Testim)	testosterone cypionate 100mg/mL
Route	Topical gel	IM injection
Category	Hormone	Hormone
ODB Coverage	Not listed	Limited Use

Pharmacy Total Breakdown

Pharmacy	Testosterone Gel	Testosterone Cypionate
Costco	$84.49 per pump bottle	$32.99 per 10 mL vial
Walmart	$109.97 per pump bottle	$44.17 per 10 mL vial
Rexall	$122.99 per pump bottle	$49.49 per 10 mL vial
Shoppers Drug Mart	$132.99 per pump bottle	$52.79 per 10 mL vial

Full Drug Pages

Testosterone Gel testosterone gel 1% (AndroGel, Testim) $85–$133 per pump bottle Testosterone Cypionate testosterone cypionate 100mg/mL $33–$53 per 10 mL vial

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Testosterone Gel or Testosterone Cypionate?: Testosterone Gel and Testosterone Cypionate are listed on different price bases, so the listed prices are not directly comparable. Testosterone Gel ranges $85–$133 per pump bottle; Testosterone Cypionate ranges $33–$53 per 10 mL vial. Compare final cost using the prescribed dose and fill quantity.
What is the difference between Testosterone Gel and Testosterone Cypionate?: Testosterone Gel (testosterone gel 1% (AndroGel, Testim)) and Testosterone Cypionate (testosterone cypionate 100mg/mL) are different medications in the hormone category. Testosterone Gel is a topical gel, while Testosterone Cypionate is an IM injection.
Is Testosterone Gel or Testosterone Cypionate covered by provincial drug plans?: Testosterone Cypionate: Limited Use on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-06-09