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BROMSITE vs VOLTAREN ARTHRITIS PAIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Rating

New
72/100

Pharmacy pays

$14.72 /mL
$0.36 /mL

Type

RX
OTC

Active ingredient

BROMFENAC SODIUM
DICLOFENAC SODIUM

Dosage forms

Drops
Topical, Kit

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None
None

Half-life

about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)

Treats

Inflammation, Postoperative Pain, Eye Pain
Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

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Where to buy

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Bromsite or Voltaren Arthritis Pain?

Voltaren Arthritis Pain costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.36 vs $14.72 per ml, 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 Bromsite and Voltaren Arthritis Pain?

Bromsite contains Bromfenac Sodium, while Voltaren Arthritis Pain contains Diclofenac Sodium — 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.