ATIVAN vs DIASTAT ACUDIAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ATIVAN and DIASTAT ACUDIAL 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	ATIVAN	DIASTAT ACUDIAL
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.14 /30	~$0.87 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LORAZEPAM	DIAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Hikma	Bausch
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Topical
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 12 hours (mean)	about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

ativan diastat acudial

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.14 /30

~$0.87 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LORAZEPAM

DIAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Hikma

Bausch

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Topical

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 12 hours (mean)

about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Ativan or Diastat Acudial?

Diastat Acudial costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.87 vs $1.14 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 Ativan and Diastat Acudial?

Ativan contains Lorazepam, while Diastat Acudial contains Diazepam — 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.