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Tretinoin starts at $18/mo, while Tazorac starts at $80/mo in Canada. Tretinoin contains tretinoin 0.025–0.1%, while Tazorac contains tazarotene 0.05%. Last updated: 2026-02-26.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Tretinoin Tazorac
Price Range $18–$35/mo $80–$120/mo
Cheapest Pharmacy Costco ($15.00/mo) Costco ($75.00/mo)
Generic Name tretinoin 0.025–0.1% tazarotene 0.05%
Route Topical cream/gel Topical cream
Category Dermatology Dermatology
ODB Coverage General Benefit Not listed

Pharmacy Price Breakdown

Pharmacy Tretinoin Tazorac
Costco $15.00/mo $75.00/mo
Walmart $22.00/mo $90.00/mo
Rexall $26.00/mo $100.00/mo
Shoppers Drug Mart $30.00/mo $110.00/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Tretinoin or Tazorac?
Tretinoin is generally cheaper, starting at $18.00/mo compared to $80.00/mo for Tazorac. The lowest price is at Costco ($15.00/mo).
What is the difference between Tretinoin and Tazorac?
Tretinoin (tretinoin 0.025–0.1%) and Tazorac (tazarotene 0.05%) are different medications in the dermatology category. Tretinoin is a topical cream/gel, while Tazorac is a topical cream.
Is Tretinoin or Tazorac covered by provincial drug plans?
Tretinoin: General Benefit on the Ontario Drug Benefit formulary.

Last updated: 2026-02-26

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