ALBENDAZOLE vs DURANEST

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and DURANEST 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	DURANEST
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$3898.29 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	EPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE AND ETIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Dentsply Pharm
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole duranest

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$3898.29 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

EPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE AND ETIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Dentsply Pharm

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Duranest?

Albendazole costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $131.25 vs $3898.29 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 Duranest?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Duranest contains Epinephrine Bitartrate and Etidocaine 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.