Comparison · updated Nov 3, 2026
milktab vs Member’s Mark: an honest comparison
Member’s Mark Dairy Relief is the cheapest lactase we found: 9,000 FCC a caplet for under 8¢. Here’s what you get, and don’t get, compared with one milktab.
The short answer
Member’s Mark is the cheapest lactase per meal we found, at about a third of our price. milktab is one pill instead of three, with protease and lipase.
Pick Member’s Mark if
You shop at Sam’s Club, lactase alone works for you, and you want the lowest price there is.
Pick milktab if
You’d rather take one pill than three, or lactase alone doesn’t settle your stomach.
At a glance
List prices checked Nov 3, 2026. Tell us if one is out of date.
| Feature | milktab | Member’s Mark Fast Acting Dairy Relief |
|---|---|---|
| Lactase per pillBreaks down milk sugar | 27,000 FCC | 9,000 FCC |
| Protease per pillFor casein, the dairy protein | 22,000 FCC | Not listed |
| Lipase per pillFor dairy fat | 1,000 FCC | Not listed |
| Pills for a full dairy meal27,000 FCC of lactase | 1 pill | 3 caplets |
| Price per pillOne-time purchase | 64¢ (58¢ subscribed) | 8¢ |
| Cost of a full dairy mealLactase only | 58¢–64¢ | 23¢ |
| Pack we priced | 45 pills, $29.00 | 180 caplets, $13.86 at Sam’s Club |
| Where to buy | milktab.com, Amazon | Sam’s Club (membership required) |
| Guarantee | 30-day money-back | Depends on the retailer |
Bold marks the better value in each row. A full dairy meal is 27,000 FCC of lactase, the amount in one milktab.
Where each one wins
Member’s Mark does these better
- The lowest price we found. About 8¢ a caplet. A full dairy meal costs about 23¢.
- A big box. 180 caplets per pack.
- Easy small doses. One caplet for a little dairy, more for a big meal.
milktab does these better
- One pill for a full meal. 27,000 FCC of lactase, where Member’s Mark takes three caplets.
- It has more than lactase. Protease for casein and lipase for dairy fat. Member’s Mark lists lactase only.
- No membership. Order from milktab.com or Amazon. Member’s Mark is sold through Sam’s Club.
Who should pick which
Member’s Mark
Lowest cost, full stop
It’s the cheapest lactase per meal on our list.
Member’s Mark
You’re a Sam’s Club member
Add it to your next order.
milktab
Three pills is a hassle
One milktab replaces three caplets at the table.
milktab
Lactase only “kind of” works for you
If cheese or cream still bothers you, protease and lipase may help.
Questions people ask
Is Member’s Mark Dairy Relief the same as Lactaid Fast Act?
Both list 9,000 FCC of lactase per caplet. Member’s Mark costs well under half as much.
Why pay more for milktab?
You get one pill instead of three, plus protease and lipase. If lactase alone works for you, Member’s Mark is the cheapest option we found.
Compare milktab with others
Sources
Member’s Mark Fast Acting Dairy Relief label (9,000 FCC lactase per caplet); Sam’s Club listing, 180 count, $13.86. milktab label (27,000 FCC lactase, 22,000 FCC protease, 1,000 FCC lipase); milktab.com, 45 pills, $29.
Spot something wrong?
We make milktab, so we’re biased, and we try to be fair anyway. If you work at Member’s Mark or just know better, email contact@milktab.com and we’ll fix it.
27,000 FCC units of lactase in one tab
Three times what’s in Lactaid Fast Act, and more lactase than any dose used in the trials on this page.