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ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs AVANDAMET

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and AVANDAMET 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.

Rating

72/100
New

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30
~$0.74 /30

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE

Manufacturer

Dosage forms

Tablet
Tablet

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None
None

Half-life

about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Abiraterone Acetate or Avandamet?

Avandamet costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.74 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 Avandamet?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Avandamet contains Metformin Hydrochloride and Rosiglitazone Maleate — 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.