ALIMTA vs PEMETREXED DISODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ALIMTA	PEMETREXED DISODIUM
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PEMETREXED DISODIUM	PEMETREXED DISODIUM
Manufacturer	Lilly	Amneal
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Folate Analog Metabolic Inhibitor	Folate Analog Metabolic Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Mesothelial Neoplasms	Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Mesothelial Neoplasms

alimta pemetrexed disodium

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

PEMETREXED DISODIUM

Manufacturer

Lilly

Amneal

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Folate Analog Metabolic Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Mesothelial Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Alimta and Pemetrexed Disodium?

Both Alimta and Pemetrexed Disodium share the active ingredient Pemetrexed Disodium.

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.