ALBENDAZOLE vs COMBIPRES

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and COMBIPRES 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	COMBIPRES
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$2.67 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	CHLORTHALIDONE AND CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 40 hours on average (the label reports a mean half-life of 40 hours after a 50–200 mg dose, and an elimination half-life of 53 hours after 50 mg and 60 hours after 100 mg)
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole combipres

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$2.67 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

CHLORTHALIDONE AND CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 40 hours on average (the label reports a mean half-life of 40 hours after a 50–200 mg dose, and an elimination half-life of 53 hours after 50 mg and 60 hours after 100 mg)

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Albendazole or Combipres?

Albendazole and Combipres are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Combipres?

Combipres costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.67 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 Combipres?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Combipres contains Chlorthalidone and Clonidine 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.