What vets charged for carprofen on owners’ bills. Online pharmacy prices are in the list below.
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| Weight | Dose Range | Best Tablet Option |
|---|---|---|
| 10 lbs | 9–20 mg | - |
| 20 lbs | 18–40 mg | 1 × 25mg |
| 30 lbs | 27–60 mg | 2 × 25mg |
| 40 lbs | 36–80 mg | 2 × 25mg |
| 50 lbs | 45–100 mg | 1 × 75mg |
| 60 lbs | 54–120 mg | 1 × 100mg |
| 70 lbs | 64–140 mg | 1 × 100mg |
| 80 lbs | 73–160 mg | 1 × 100mg + 1 × 25mg |
| 90 lbs | 82–180 mg | 1 × 100mg + 1 × 25mg |
| 100 lbs | 91–200 mg | 2 × 75mg |
Vet-dispensed (brand Rimadyl): Per 30-day supply. Brand name chewables.
Chewy (generic carprofen): Generic chewable tablets. Requires vet prescription.
Online pet pharmacies: Generic carprofen. Same active ingredient as Rimadyl.
These prices come from bills that owners shared with us for this. We never publish names or addresses, we check each bill for duplicates and reading mistakes, and we compare the same charge with the same charge. “Most charges” means the middle half: a quarter were lower and a quarter were higher.
We publish what pet owners actually paid at the vet, from real bills they share with us. We are not a clinic and we don’t sell treatment; our job is to make vet prices clear before you get the bill. How we check the bills
Two things set the price: brand or generic, and where you buy it. Published vet prices are $15–$50. An online pet pharmacy charges $12–$25 for 30 generic tablets.
Have these prices with you when you call a vet or check the bill afterwards.
The whole visit, with this on the bill, usually came to $190 – $825.
A month of generic tablets online is $12–$25. The same month at the vet can be $50.
| State | Most charges | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| California | $15 – $50 | 14 |
| Colorado | $30 – $40 | 3 |
| Florida | $20 – $60 | 6 |
| Illinois | $15 – $20 | 3 |
| Ohio | $30 – $100 | 4 |
| Oregon | $50 – $80 | 3 |
| Texas | $25 – $50 | 7 |
| Virginia | $25 – $40 | 4 |
States with fewer than 5 bills are rough guides. Compare all states
The same charge, grouped by what the visit was for.
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Free · your details stay private · no obligationPet insurance covers carprofen/Rimadyl when prescribed for a covered condition — post-surgical pain, injury, or arthritis. Chronic arthritis medication is covered as long as the condition was diagnosed after enrollment (not pre-existing). Reimbursement is typically 70–90% after deductible. Plans reimburse a share of what you paid, so where you fill the prescription changes your own cost too.
Based on 105 real vet invoices, carprofen at the vet typically costs between $15 and $50 per dispensing. The price varies significantly by brand vs generic, dog size (larger dogs need higher doses), and whether you buy at the vet or from an online pet pharmacy.
Yes — carprofen is the generic name. Brand names include Rimadyl (Zoetis), Novox (Putney), Quellin, and Vetprofen. Generic carprofen costs 30–60% less than brand-name Rimadyl. At Chewy, generic carprofen runs about $0.40 per tablet vs $1–$2+ for Rimadyl brand. Ask your vet to prescribe "carprofen" instead of "Rimadyl" — the active ingredient is identical.
No — carprofen is a veterinary-only NSAID. It was briefly available for humans in the 1980s but was withdrawn from the human market. You cannot fill it at Walmart, Costco, or any human pharmacy. Your options are: buying from the vet, online pet pharmacies (Chewy, 1-800-PetMeds, Petco, PetCareRx), or a compounding pharmacy with a vet prescription.
Online pet pharmacies are consistently cheapest. Generic carprofen on Chewy runs ~$0.40/tablet ($12–$25 for a 30-count). At the vet, the same supply costs $15–$50. 1-800-PetMeds and PetCareRx offer similar online pricing. You need a vet prescription for all sources — ask your vet to call or fax it to the online pharmacy. The savings over buying at the vet can be 40–70%.
For dogs on carprofen long-term (arthritis management), the monthly cost depends on dog size and where you buy. At the vet: $15–$50 per refill. From an online pharmacy: $12–$25 per month for generic. Annual cost: $150–$600 at the vet vs $144–$300 from an online pharmacy. Factor in monitoring blood work every 6–12 months ($75–$200 per panel) as an additional ongoing cost.
Yes — pet insurance covers carprofen when prescribed for a covered condition (arthritis, post-surgical pain, injury). It's typically included in the claim for the underlying condition. For chronic arthritis, the medication is covered as long as the condition was diagnosed after enrollment. The insurance reimburses based on what you paid, so buying cheaper through an online pharmacy means less out-of-pocket regardless.
Carprofen comes in chewable tablets (flavored, easiest to give — most popular), caplets (unflavored, slightly cheaper), and injectable form (given at the vet for immediate pain relief, $15–$40 per injection). Chewables cost slightly more than caplets due to the flavoring. Available strengths: 25mg, 75mg, 100mg. For long-term use, buying a larger strength and splitting is not recommended — dosing must match your dog's weight.
This page was last changed on August 1, 2026. Prices update as owners share new bills. How we work this out