ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs DARVON COMPOUND

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and DARVON COMPOUND 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	DARVON COMPOUND
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$25.50 /30	~$0.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE AND PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Xanodyne Pharm
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
Drug class	Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself
Treats	Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms	—

abiraterone acetate darvon compound

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30

~$0.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE AND PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Xanodyne Pharm

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Abiraterone Acetate or Darvon Compound?

Darvon Compound costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.78 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 Darvon Compound?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Darvon Compound contains Aspirin and Caffeine and Propoxyphene 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.