AKTEN vs LOVENOX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AKTEN and LOVENOX 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	AKTEN	LOVENOX
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.24 /mL	$8.46 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE	ENOXAPARIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Thea Pharma	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Topical	Injectable
Drug class	Amide Local Anesthetic	Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases	Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Postoperative Complications

akten lovenox

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

$8.46 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

ENOXAPARIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Thea Pharma

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Topical

Injectable

Drug class

Amide Local Anesthetic

Low Molecular Weight Heparin

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Burns, Esophageal Diseases, Mouth Diseases

Unstable Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Postoperative Complications

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Akten or Lovenox?

Akten and Lovenox are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Akten or Lovenox?

Akten costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.24 vs $8.46 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Akten and Lovenox?

Akten contains Lidocaine Hydrochloride, while Lovenox contains Enoxaparin 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.