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ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs COMPLERA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and COMPLERA 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
70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30
~$435.30 /30

Type

RX
RX

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE
EMTRICITABINE AND RILPIVIRINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE

Dosage forms

Tablet
Tablet

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

Boxed warning

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Abiraterone Acetate or Complera?

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

Which is cheaper, Abiraterone Acetate or Complera?

Abiraterone Acetate costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $25.50 vs $435.30 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 Complera?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Complera contains Emtricitabine and Rilpivirine Hydrochloride and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate — 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.