# Are pain relievers cheaper at Fred Meyer or QFC in the Seattle, WA area?

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices
Updated Oct 17, 2026 (2026-10-17T13:35:39.077Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 16, 2026, 8:17 AM PDT and Oct 17, 2026, 6:35 AM PDT (2026-10-16T15:17:56.774Z to 2026-10-17T13:35:39.077Z); the most recent check was 18 hours before this page was generated.
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As of Aisles' last check (Oct 17, 2026, 6:35 AM PDT), Aisles compared 13 identical products in pain relief sold at both Fred Meyer and QFC in the Seattle, WA area. Fred Meyer was cheaper on 12, QFC on 0, and 1 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $6.10 in favor of Fred Meyer. Prices are the lowest each chain reported at any of its stores in the area.

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- [Fred Meyer vs QFC: identical products](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices#compare)
- [Related](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices#related)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/pain-relief-chain-prices#questions)

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## Fred Meyer vs QFC: identical products

| Product | Fred Meyer (lowest) | QFC (lowest) | Cheaper at |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg 2 Pack BIG DEAL!](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-2-pack-big-0004126002177) | $16.49 | $31.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-0004126002171) | $9.29 | $20.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Caplets 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-caplets-200mg-0004126001302) | $9.29 | $20.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Tablets](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-0001111079990) | $9.29 | $20.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-0004126001301) | $5.29 | $15.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0004126001299) | $4.19 | $12.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0001111079627) | $2.39 | $8.49 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Caplets 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-caplets-200mg-0004126001303) | $2.39 | $8.49 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0004126001257) | $1.69 | $4.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Children's Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen 100mg Chewable Tablets Orange Flavored](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-childrens-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-100mg-0004126002497) | $4.99 | $7.99 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200-mg-0004126002173) | $7.79 | $9.79 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200mg-0004126001634) | $12.49 | $14.49 | Fred Meyer |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Mini Softgels 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/kroger-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-mini-softgels-200-mg-0004126002176) | $7.79 | $7.79 | Same |

## Related

- [Where can I find pain relievers near Seattle?](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/where-to-find-pain-relief)
- [Where are the cheapest pain relievers in the Seattle, WA area?](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/cheapest-pain-relief)
- [Which stores in the Seattle, WA area have pain relievers in stock for curbside pickup?](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/pain-relief-curbside-pickup)
- [Which stores in the Seattle, WA area have pain relievers in stock for delivery?](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers/pain-relief-delivery)
- [All pain relievers in the area](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/categories/pain-relief)
- [All questions for this area](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/answers)

## Questions shoppers ask

### Are pain relievers cheaper at Fred Meyer or QFC in the Seattle, WA area?

As of Aisles' last check (Oct 17, 2026, 6:35 AM PDT), Aisles compared 13 identical products in pain relief sold at both Fred Meyer and QFC in the Seattle, WA area. Fred Meyer was cheaper on 12, QFC on 0, and 1 cost the same. The typical (median) difference was $6.10 in favor of Fred Meyer. Prices are the lowest each chain reported at any of its stores in the area.

### How are prices compared?

Only products sold at both chains are compared, using the lowest store price each chain reported in the area at the last check. Sale prices count when the retailer reported them.

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