ALBENDAZOLE vs EXFORGE HCT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and EXFORGE HCT 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	EXFORGE HCT
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$0.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND VALSARTAN
Manufacturer	Alembic	Novartis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Anthelmintic	—
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)
Treats	Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis	—

albendazole exforge hct

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$0.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

AMLODIPINE BESYLATE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND VALSARTAN

Manufacturer

Alembic

Novartis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Anthelmintic

—

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 6 to 15 hours (the label reports a range, not a single number)

Treats

Ancylostomiasis, Clonorchiasis, Echinococcosis

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Albendazole or Exforge Hct?

By our independent rating, Albendazole scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Exforge Hct. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Exforge Hct?

Exforge Hct costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.33 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 Exforge Hct?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Exforge Hct contains Amlodipine Besylate and Hydrochlorothiazide and Valsartan — 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.