ACTIQ vs ULTIVA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACTIQ and ULTIVA 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	ACTIQ	ULTIVA
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$9.51 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FENTANYL CITRATE	REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Cephalon	Mylan Institutional
Dosage forms	Lozenge	Injectable
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Treats	Pain	Pain

actiq ultiva

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$9.51 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

FENTANYL CITRATE

REMIFENTANIL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Cephalon

Mylan Institutional

Dosage forms

Lozenge

Injectable

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

Treats

Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Actiq and Ultiva?

Actiq contains Fentanyl Citrate, while Ultiva contains Remifentanil 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.