ALEVE vs NAPROXEN SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ALEVE	NAPROXEN SODIUM
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.06 /mL	$0.06 /mL
Type	OTC	OTC
Active ingredient	NAPROXEN SODIUM	NAPROXEN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Bayer Pharms	Hetero Labs Ltd V
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet	Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 12 to 17 hours	about 12 to 17 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

aleve naproxen sodium

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.06 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

NAPROXEN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Bayer Pharms

Hetero Labs Ltd V

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet

Capsule, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 to 17 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Aleve or Naproxen Sodium?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.06 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Aleve and Naproxen Sodium?

Both Aleve and Naproxen Sodium share the active ingredient Naproxen Sodium.

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.