ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs DUETACT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and DUETACT 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	DUETACT
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$25.50 /30	~$0.91 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	GLIMEPIRIDE AND PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Takeda Pharms USA
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 3 to 7 hours (parent drug)
Treats	Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms	—

abiraterone acetate duetact

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30

~$0.91 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

GLIMEPIRIDE AND PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Takeda Pharms USA

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 3 to 7 hours (parent drug)

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Abiraterone Acetate or Duetact?

Duetact 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 Duetact?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Duetact contains Glimepiride and Pioglitazone 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.