ACTIMMUNE vs GLIADEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACTIMMUNE and GLIADEL 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	ACTIMMUNE	GLIADEL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	INTERFERON GAMMA-1B	CARMUSTINE
Manufacturer	Horizon Therapeutics Ireland Dac	Azurity
Dosage forms	Injectable	Wafer
Drug class	Interferon Gamma	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Bacterial Infections, Brain Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma	Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms

actimmune gliadel

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

INTERFERON GAMMA-1B

CARMUSTINE

Manufacturer

Horizon Therapeutics Ireland Dac

Azurity

Dosage forms

Injectable

Wafer

Drug class

Interferon Gamma

Alkylating Drug

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Bacterial Infections, Brain Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma

Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Actimmune and Gliadel?

Actimmune contains Interferon Gamma-1b, while Gliadel contains Carmustine — 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.