ANCEF vs MAXIPIME

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ANCEF and MAXIPIME 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	MAXIPIME
Rating	70/100	60/100
Pharmacy pays	~$29.65 /30	~$111.92 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFAZOLIN SODIUM	CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Hospira
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections	Acinetobacter Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

ancef maxipime

Rating

70/100

60/100

Pharmacy pays

~$29.65 /30

~$111.92 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

CEFEPIME HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Hospira

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections

Acinetobacter Infections, Bacteroides Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Ancef or Maxipime?

By our independent rating, Ancef scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Maxipime. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Ancef or Maxipime?

Ancef costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $29.65 vs $111.92 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 Maxipime?

Ancef contains Cefazolin Sodium, while Maxipime contains Cefepime 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.