BACTROBAN vs CENTANY

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	BACTROBAN	CENTANY
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.80 /g	$0.80 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MUPIROCIN	MUPIROCIN
Manufacturer	Glaxosmithkline	Padagis US
Dosage forms	Topical	Topical
Drug class	Rna Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial	Rna Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Impetigo	Impetigo

bactroban centany

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.80 /g

Type

Active ingredient

MUPIROCIN

Manufacturer

Glaxosmithkline

Padagis US

Dosage forms

Topical

Drug class

Rna Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Impetigo

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Bactroban or Centany?

Bactroban and Centany are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Bactroban or Centany?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.80 per gm, 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 Bactroban and Centany?

Both Bactroban and Centany share the active ingredient Mupirocin.

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.