AVASTIN vs LUCENTIS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. AVASTIN and LUCENTIS 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	AVASTIN	LUCENTIS
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BEVACIZUMAB	RANIBIZUMAB
Manufacturer	Genentech Inc	Genentech Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitor	Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Fallopian Tube Neoplasms	Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Edema, Retinal Vein Occlusion

avastin lucentis

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

BEVACIZUMAB

RANIBIZUMAB

Manufacturer

Genentech Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Fallopian Tube Neoplasms

Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Edema, Retinal Vein Occlusion

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Avastin or Lucentis?

Avastin and Lucentis are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Avastin and Lucentis?

Avastin contains Bevacizumab, while Lucentis contains Ranibizumab — 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.