ALBENDAZOLE vs AVANDAMET

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and AVANDAMET 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	ALBENDAZOLE	AVANDAMET
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$0.74 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Sb Pharmco
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole avandamet

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$0.74 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND ROSIGLITAZONE MALEATE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Sb Pharmco

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Avandamet?

Avandamet costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.74 vs $131.25 for a 30-count supply, 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 Albendazole and Avandamet?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Avandamet contains Metformin Hydrochloride and Rosiglitazone Maleate — 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.