ACYCLOVIR vs ACYCLOVIR IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% PRESERVATIVE FREE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACYCLOVIR and ACYCLOVIR IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% PRESERVATIVE FREE 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	ACYCLOVIR	ACYCLOVIR IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% PRESERVATIVE FREE
Rating	56/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	~$4.83 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ACYCLOVIR	ACYCLOVIR SODIUM
Manufacturer	Teva	Eurohlth Intl Sarl
Dosage forms	Topical, Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Suspension, Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor	Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2.5 to 3.3 hours	about 2.5 to 3.3 hours
Treats	Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis	Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis

acyclovir acyclovir in sodium chloride 0.9% preservative free

Rating

56/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ACYCLOVIR

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM

Manufacturer

Teva

Eurohlth Intl Sarl

Dosage forms

Topical, Capsule, Injectable, Solution, Suspension, Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog Dna Polymerase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2.5 to 3.3 hours

Treats

Chickenpox, Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Labialis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Acyclovir or Acyclovir in Sodium Chloride 0.9% Preservative Free?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.83 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 Acyclovir and Acyclovir in Sodium Chloride 0.9% Preservative Free?

Acyclovir contains Acyclovir, while Acyclovir in Sodium Chloride 0.9% Preservative Free contains Acyclovir Sodium — 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.