Capsaicin is a substance extracted from peppers that relieves pain in the skin, muscles, and joints when topically applied. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in non-prescription creams and ointments intended to relieve pain due to arthritis, back problems, muscle problems, bruises, and sprains. Capsaicin relieves pain in the skin and joints by numbing the affected area and prevents nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. The retail price for Capsaicin is $18.48, but SingleCare discounts are eligible on over-the-counter products, like Capsaicin, when prescribed by a physician. With a prescription, a SingleCare Capsaicin coupon reduces the price of Capsaicin to $15.57 at major retailers, pharmacies, and supermarkets.
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Prices updated: 04/29/2026
Capsaicin is a substance extracted from peppers that relieves pain in the skin, muscles, and joints when topically applied. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in non-prescription creams and ointments intended to relieve pain due to arthritis, back problems, muscle problems, bruises, and sprains. Capsaicin relieves pain in the skin and joints by numbing the affected area and prevents nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. The retail price for Capsaicin is $18.48, but SingleCare discounts are eligible on over-the-counter products, like Capsaicin, when prescribed by a physician. With a prescription, a SingleCare Capsaicin coupon reduces the price of Capsaicin to $15.57 at major retailers, pharmacies, and supermarkets.
Our price history metrics are calculated from aggregate prescription data that we receive from all participating pharmacies. This chart updates daily to show new price fluctuations. If a data point is missing from the chart, it is because we do not have enough data to produce a reliable figure.
| Pharmacy | Capsaicin Retail Price | Capsaicin SingleCare Price |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Walgreens | $9.00 | $6.00 |
| Kroger Pharmacy | $64.27 | $16.13 |
| Albertsons Pharmacy | $20.40 | $13.20 |
These prices are based on the last month of SingleCare prescription fill data by major pharmacy. This table updates daily to show the most accurate typical prices by pharmacies. If a data point is missing from the table, it is because we do not have enough data to produce a reliable figure.
Capsaicin is a substance extracted from peppers that relieves pain in the skin, muscles, and joints when topically applied. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in non-prescription creams and ointments intended to relieve pain due to arthritis, back problems, muscle problems, bruises, and sprains. Capsaicin relieves pain in the skin and joints by numbing the affected area and prevents nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. The retail price for Capsaicin is $18.48, but SingleCare discounts are eligible on over-the-counter products, like Capsaicin, when prescribed by a physician. With a prescription, a SingleCare Capsaicin coupon reduces the price of Capsaicin to $15.57 at major retailers, pharmacies, and supermarkets.
The price for Capsaicin without insurance averages around $18.48 per 1, 60gm of 0.025% tube of cream. With a SingleCare Capsaicin coupon, a prescription for Capsaicin costs $15.57. SingleCare coupons can save you up to 80% on your prescription drugs.
Capsaicin is a non-prescription pain reliever, so you will not find Capsaicin covered by insurance plans as you would a prescription drug with a copay. You can use a free Capsaicin coupon from SingleCare to save money on your prescription. Capsaicin price with a SingleCare discount card is $15.57 per 1, 60gm of 0.025% tube of cream.
Because Capsaicin is an inexpensive over-the-counter arthritis pain reliever, Medicare prescription drug plans do not cover prescriptions for Capsaicin. Medicare patients with a prescription for Capsaicin should bring that prescription to their pharmacist with their SingleCare discount card. With a SingleCare Capsaicin coupon, you pay $15.57 for Capsaicin at pharmacies across the country.
Capsaicin is the active ingredient in brand-name and topical pain relievers for joints. Capzasin, from Chattem, is the most popular brand name in Capsaicin creams and ointments, but you can find less expensive Capsaicin creams from generic labels such as Walgreens and Kroger.
Capsaicin is a substance extracted from peppers that relieves pain in the skin, muscles, and joints when topically applied. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in non-prescription creams and ointments intended to relieve pain due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, back problems, muscle problems, bruises, and sprains.
Capsaicin is what makes hot peppers taste “hot,” the burning, stinging, and numbness you feel when you eat them. Using hot peppers as a topical remedy to relieve pain goes back hundreds of years. Capsaicin relieves pain by numbing the nerves, that is, Capsaicin blocks pain nerves from sending signals to the brain.
Capsaicin is rubbed on the skin as a cream or ointment over the affected joint, muscle, or skin. Pain relief will not be noticeable for a few days or even a couple of weeks.
Side effects of Capsaicin are common and involve temporary site reactions to the ingredients. Because Capsaicin is derived from peppers, most patients will experience burning, stinging, itching, and redness for as long as 48 hours after application. Over time, this burning and itching will reduce with repeated use. Some patients experience severe burning, stinging, and itching; if the pain is intolerable, wash the site with soap and cold water. Warm water, hot water, heat, and sunlight will make the burning, stinging, and itching at the application site worse. Contact with the eye can be very painful and last for several hours, so wear latex gloves when applying Capsaicin to the skin. When applying Capsaicin to the hand, avoid contact with the face for 30 minutes and then wash your hands with soap and cold water. Allergic reactions are rare, but you should discontinue using Capsaicin if you develop swelling, rashes, or breathing difficulty.
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