💊 Med cost guide
How much does Bravecto cost?
Bravecto (fluralaner) is an isoxazoline flea/tick preventive from Merck Animal Health, used for flea and tick prevention (12 weeks per dose); topical version for cats. Here's what it actually costs in the US — and how to pay less.
Typical monthly cost
$12–$32 / month
Tier lows are international online-pharmacy prices (PetBucket, fetched); tier highs reflect typical US retail — a Chewy purchaser reported ~$80 for the smallest chew. One chew covers ~3 months, so divide by 3 for the monthly figure.
Bravecto price by weight
| Weight tier | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4-9.9 lb | $34–$80 | per 12-week chew |
| 9.9-22 lb | $35–$85 | per 12-week chew |
| 22-44 lb | $40–$85 | per 12-week chew |
| 44-88 lb | $41–$90 | per 12-week chew |
| 88-123 lb | $49–$95 | per 12-week chew |
Label dosing (for cost context, not a recommendation): One chew every 12 weeks per the public label (one weight-banded chew per dose).
Why it costs what it does
Bravecto comes as: chew for dogs (5 weight bands), topical for cats/dogs; given at home. A few things set the price:
- No generic competition at our last check, so the manufacturer effectively sets the price.
- Dosing scales with body weight — bigger pets need bigger or multiple doses, so weight is the main price driver.
Cheaper alternatives to ask your vet about
Monthly isoxazolines (NexGard, Simparica) can beat it per-month on sale; generic fluralaner is not available in the US at verification. Buying multi-packs cuts the per-chew price.
Never switch, split, or stop a prescription on your own — bring these options up at your next visit and let your vet make the call for your pet.
Before you fill
Price-check before you buy
The same prescription can vary 2–3× between the vet's shelf, online pet pharmacies, and retail. A written prescription is yours to fill anywhere — vets are required to provide one on request.
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Help paying for Bravecto
- Merck Animal Health Rebates (Bravecto / Sentinel) — All doses must be on the same invoice — split purchases don't qualify.
- Costco Member Prescription Program (CMPP) — Worth a price check on any expensive monthly med if you already hold a membership.
Sources & price verification
- PetBucket (international pharmacy) — $33.95-$48.95 per single chew by weight band, fetched directly (accessed 2026-06-11)
- Chewy Rx — US retail listing; customer-reported ~$80/chew for smallest band (accessed 2026-06-11)
- Merck (manufacturer) — 12-week dosing label info (accessed 2026-06-11)
How we verify these prices
Prices aggregated 2026-06-11 from public retailer listings (Chewy Rx, Petco, Heartland Vet Supply, EntirelyPets Rx, BudgetPetCare, PetBucket), GoodRx coupon pages, manufacturer pages, and 2026 vet-cost guides. Vet-administered injectables (Librela, Solensia, Cytopoint, Adequan loading) use published clinic-price surveys because the drug is not sold direct to consumers. Ranges are medication-only unless noted; exam/administration fees are flagged separately. Prices move — re-verify before publishing figures on a page, and show the per-item verified date.
Last verified: June 11, 2026 · Region: US · Currency: USD
