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ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs AZSTARYS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and AZSTARYS 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
~$44.64 /30

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE
DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE AND SERDEXMETHYLPHENIDATE CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Dosage forms

Tablet
Capsule

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

Boxed warning

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Abiraterone Acetate or Azstarys?

Abiraterone Acetate costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $25.50 vs $44.64 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 Azstarys?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Azstarys contains Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride and Serdexmethylphenidate Chloride — 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.