ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs GLUCOVANCE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and GLUCOVANCE 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	GLUCOVANCE
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$25.50 /30	~$2.07 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	GLYBURIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)
Treats	Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms	—

abiraterone acetate glucovance

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30

~$2.07 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

GLYBURIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Abiraterone Acetate or Glucovance?

Abiraterone Acetate and Glucovance are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Abiraterone Acetate or Glucovance?

Glucovance costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.07 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 Glucovance?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Glucovance contains Glyburide and Metformin 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.