ACTHAR vs PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ACTHAR	PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CORTICOTROPIN	CORTICOTROPIN
Manufacturer	Sanofi Aventis US	Ani Pharms
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Adrenocorticotropic Hormone	Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Collagen Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Multiple Sclerosis	Collagen Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Multiple Sclerosis

acthar purified cortrophin gel

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

CORTICOTROPIN

Manufacturer

Sanofi Aventis US

Ani Pharms

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Collagen Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Multiple Sclerosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acthar or Purified Cortrophin Gel?

Acthar and Purified Cortrophin Gel are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Acthar and Purified Cortrophin Gel?

Both Acthar and Purified Cortrophin Gel share the active ingredient Corticotropin.

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.