ALBENDAZOLE vs METAGLIP

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ALBENDAZOLE and METAGLIP 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	METAGLIP
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$131.25 /30	~$1.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ALBENDAZOLE	GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Alembic	Bristol Myers Squibb
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 metaglip

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$131.25 /30

~$1.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ALBENDAZOLE

GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Alembic

Bristol Myers Squibb

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 better-rated, Albendazole or Metaglip?

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

Which is cheaper, Albendazole or Metaglip?

Metaglip costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $1.42 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 Metaglip?

Albendazole contains Albendazole, while Metaglip contains Glipizide and Metformin 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.