AZITHROMYCIN vs ZITHROMAX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	AZITHROMYCIN	ZITHROMAX
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$9.48 /30	~$9.48 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AZITHROMYCIN	AZITHROMYCIN
Manufacturer	Cspc Ouyi	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Powder, Injectable, Suspension, Tablet	Injectable, Powder, Tablet
Drug class	Macrolide Antimicrobial	Macrolide Antimicrobial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 68 hours	about 68 hours
Treats	Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections	Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections

azithromycin zithromax

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$9.48 /30

Type

Active ingredient

AZITHROMYCIN

Manufacturer

Cspc Ouyi

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Powder, Injectable, Suspension, Tablet

Injectable, Powder, Tablet

Drug class

Macrolide Antimicrobial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 68 hours

Treats

Chlamydia Infections, Haemophilus Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterium Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Azithromycin or Zithromax?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $9.48 for a 30-count supply, 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 Azithromycin and Zithromax?

Both Azithromycin and Zithromax share the active ingredient Azithromycin.

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.