ANCEF vs CEPTAZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ANCEF and CEPTAZ 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	ANCEF	CEPTAZ
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$29.65 /30	~$111.13 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFAZOLIN SODIUM	CEFTAZIDIME
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

ancef ceptaz

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$29.65 /30

~$111.13 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

CEFTAZIDIME

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ancef or Ceptaz?

Ancef and Ceptaz are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Ancef or Ceptaz?

Ancef costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $29.65 vs $111.13 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 Ancef and Ceptaz?

Ancef contains Cefazolin Sodium, while Ceptaz contains Ceftazidime — 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.