P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor drugs compared
Compare all 5 P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor drugs side by side. They share one FDA-defined mechanism but differ in approved uses, prescription status, brand-vs-generic options, price, and FDA recall-safety record — which our independent rating scores. The highest-rated is effient.
Top-rated p2y12 platelet inhibitor: 1. Effient · 2. Kengreal · 3. Plavix
| Drug | Generic | Form | Status | Used for | Safety ratingFDA recall-based | Pharmacy pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effient | Prasugrel Hydrochloride | Tablet | Prescription | — | 70/100 | $9 |
| Kengreal | Cangrelor | Injectable | Prescription | — | 70/100 | — |
| Plavix | Clopidogrel Bisulfate | Tablet | Prescription | — | 70/100 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate | — | Tablet | Prescription | — | 66/100 | — |
| Cangrelor | — | Injectable | Prescription | — | Not yet rated | — |
The safety rating column is unique to pharmaranks — an independent 0–100 score from FDA regulatory recall data. Higher is safer. Not medical advice.
Full ranking · 5 drugs
- 170/100
effient
Prasugrel Hydrochloride
- 270/100
kengreal
Cangrelor
- 370/100
plavix
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
- 466/100
clopidogrel bisulfate
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
- 5New
cangrelor
Cangrelor
Frequently asked questions
What is the P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor drug class?
P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor is an FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (EPC) — a group of drugs that share a mechanism of action. pharmaranks lists 5 P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor products, each independently rated.
Are all P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor drugs the same?
No. P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor drugs share the same core mechanism — that is why they sit in one FDA class — but they differ in their approved uses, available forms, whether they are prescription or over-the-counter, brand-vs-generic options and price, and their FDA recall-safety record.
Which P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor drug is best-rated?
By our independent rating, effient currently ranks highest among P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor drugs. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data — always consult a professional.
Sources: the P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor class definition and its member drugs come from the U.S. NLM RxClass (Established Pharmacologic Class). Ratings are pharmaranks’ independent FDA recall-safety analysis.