ASTEPRO ALLERGY vs OPTIVAR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ASTEPRO ALLERGY	OPTIVAR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.58 /mL	$0.58 /mL
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE	AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Bayer Hlthcare	Rising
Dosage forms	Spray/Inhaler, metered	Drops
Drug class	Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist	Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis

astepro allergy optivar

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.58 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Bayer Hlthcare

Rising

Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, metered

Drops

Drug class

Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Astepro Allergy or Optivar?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.58 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Astepro Allergy and Optivar?

Both Astepro Allergy and Optivar share the active ingredient Azelastine Hydrochloride, but Astepro Allergy is sold as OTC and Optivar as RX.

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.