ANSAID vs DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ANSAID and DICLOFENAC SODIUM 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	ANSAID	DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$3.32 /mL	$0.36 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FLURBIPROFEN	DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Manufacturer	Pharmacia and Upjohn	Amneal
Dosage forms	Tablet	Solution, Drops, Topical, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Kit
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Macular Edema	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

ansaid diclofenac sodium

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$3.32 /mL

$0.36 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

FLURBIPROFEN

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Manufacturer

Pharmacia and Upjohn

Amneal

Dosage forms

Tablet

Solution, Drops, Topical, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Kit

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Macular Edema

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Ansaid or Diclofenac Sodium?

Diclofenac Sodium costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.36 vs $3.32 per ml, 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 Ansaid and Diclofenac Sodium?

Ansaid contains Flurbiprofen, while Diclofenac Sodium contains Diclofenac Sodium — 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.