ALKERAN vs GLIADEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALKERAN and GLIADEL 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	ALKERAN	GLIADEL
Rating	66/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE	CARMUSTINE
Manufacturer	Apotex	Azurity
Dosage forms	Tablet, Injectable	Wafer
Drug class	Alkylating Drug	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Breast Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Neuroblastoma	Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms

alkeran gliadel

Rating

66/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE

CARMUSTINE

Manufacturer

Apotex

Azurity

Dosage forms

Tablet, Injectable

Wafer

Drug class

Alkylating Drug

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Breast Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Neuroblastoma

Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Alkeran or Gliadel?

By our independent rating, Gliadel scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Alkeran. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Alkeran and Gliadel?

Alkeran contains Melphalan Hydrochloride, while Gliadel contains Carmustine — 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.