ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs AVANDARYL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and AVANDARYL 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	AVANDARYL
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$25.50 /30	~$0.91 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	GLIMEPIRIDE AND ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Sb Pharmco
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 5 hours (label mean 5.3 hours in adults, ± 4.1 hours — variation between people is wide)
Treats	Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms	—

abiraterone acetate avandaryl

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30

~$0.91 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

GLIMEPIRIDE AND ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Sb Pharmco

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 5 hours (label mean 5.3 hours in adults, ± 4.1 hours — variation between people is wide)

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Abiraterone Acetate or Avandaryl?

Avandaryl costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.91 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 Avandaryl?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Avandaryl contains Glimepiride 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.