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Ibuprofen

The full per-unit breakdown — supermarket vs Amazon AU.

Estimated savings
$3.17/ month saved
That's $38.04 over a year, based on national-average usage of 8 pill per month.
Supermarket
Nurofen
200mg 12pk
44¢
per pill
Pack price
$5.25
Pack size
12 pills
Amazon AU
Amazon AU
PHARMACY ACTION
Ibuprofen 200mg 96 Tablets - Same as Nurofen
4¢
Save 91%
per pill
Pack price
$3.95
Pack size
96 pills

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Frequently asked

  • Is PHARMACY ACTION on Amazon AU cheaper per pill than Nurofen?

    Yes. Based on prices fetched on the latest refresh, PHARMACY ACTION on Amazon AU works out about 91% cheaper per pill than Nurofen.

  • How much can an Australian household save per year on ibuprofen?

    For a household using approximately 8 pills per month, switching from Nurofen to PHARMACY ACTION on Amazon AU saves roughly A$38 per year. Adjust the figure for your household on the home page if your usage is higher or lower.

  • How is the cost per pill calculated?

    Pack price is divided by the pack's pill count (or ml / g where the category is measured by weight or volume), then any active Subscribe & Save discount is applied. Supermarket prices come from public Woolworths and Coles product feeds refreshed daily; Amazon prices come from the Amazon Product Advertising API. Source and fetch timestamp are shown on each product card above.