ALBENDAZOLE vs CONTRAVE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and CONTRAVE 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	CONTRAVE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$2.51 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE AND NALTREXONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Nalpropion
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 21 hours on average (±9 hours)
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole contrave

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$2.51 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE AND NALTREXONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Nalpropion

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 21 hours on average (±9 hours)

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Contrave?

Contrave costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $2.51 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 Contrave?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Contrave contains Bupropion Hydrochloride and Naltrexone 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.