ABITREXATE vs METHOTREXATE LPF

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ABITREXATE	METHOTREXATE LPF
Rating	New	54/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.92 /30	~$4.92 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHOTREXATE SODIUM	METHOTREXATE SODIUM
Manufacturer	Abic	Hospira
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Folate Analog Metabolic Inhibitor	Folate Analog Metabolic Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 3 to 10 hours	about 3 to 10 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Breast Neoplasms	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Breast Neoplasms

abitrexate methotrexate lpf

Rating

New

54/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.92 /30

Type

Active ingredient

METHOTREXATE SODIUM

Manufacturer

Abic

Hospira

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Folate Analog Metabolic Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 3 to 10 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Breast Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Abitrexate or Methotrexate Lpf?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.92 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Abitrexate and Methotrexate Lpf?

Both Abitrexate and Methotrexate Lpf share the active ingredient Methotrexate Sodium.

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.