ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs ACTIFED

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and ACTIFED are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	ACTIFED
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$25.50 /30	~$8.29 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)
Treats	Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms	—

abiraterone acetate actifed

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30

~$8.29 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

roughly 3 to 16 hours — the label does not give one number, because the elimination half-life depends on urine pH: about 3 to 6 hours when urine pH is 5 (acidic), and about 9 to 16 hours when urine pH is 8 (alkaline)

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Abiraterone Acetate or Actifed?

By our independent rating, Abiraterone Acetate scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Actifed. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Abiraterone Acetate or Actifed?

Actifed costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $8.29 vs $25.50 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Abiraterone Acetate and Actifed?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Actifed contains Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and Triprolidine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.