ADCIRCA vs ALYQ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ADCIRCA	ALYQ
Rating	70/100	56/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.43 /30	~$4.43 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TADALAFIL	TADALAFIL
Manufacturer	Eli Lilly Co	Teva
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor	Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 17.5 hours	about 17.5 hours
Treats	Pulmonary Hypertension, Vasculogenic Impotence	Pulmonary Hypertension, Vasculogenic Impotence

adcirca alyq

Rating

70/100

56/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.43 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TADALAFIL

Manufacturer

Eli Lilly Co

Teva

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 17.5 hours

Treats

Pulmonary Hypertension, Vasculogenic Impotence

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Adcirca or Alyq?

By our independent rating, Adcirca scores higher — 3.5 vs 2.8 out of 5 for Alyq. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Adcirca or Alyq?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.43 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 Adcirca and Alyq?

Both Adcirca and Alyq share the active ingredient Tadalafil.

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.