ABIRATERONE ACETATE vs SER-AP-ES

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ABIRATERONE ACETATE and SER-AP-ES 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	SER-AP-ES
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$25.50 /30	~$1.11 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ABIRATERONE ACETATE	HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND RESERPINE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Novartis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)
Treats	Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms	—

abiraterone acetate ser-ap-es

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$25.50 /30

~$1.11 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND RESERPINE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Novartis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Cytochrome P450 17a1 Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

Treats

Castration-Resistant Prostatic Neoplasms

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Abiraterone Acetate or Ser-Ap-Es?

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

Which is cheaper, Abiraterone Acetate or Ser-Ap-Es?

Ser-Ap-Es costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.11 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 Ser-Ap-Es?

Abiraterone Acetate contains Abiraterone Acetate, while Ser-Ap-Es contains Hydralazine Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide and Reserpine — 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.