BUSULFEX vs GLIADEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BUSULFEX and GLIADEL 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	BUSULFEX	GLIADEL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BUSULFAN	CARMUSTINE
Manufacturer	Otsuka	Azurity
Dosage forms	Injectable	Wafer
Drug class	Alkylating Drug	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Polycythemia Vera, Bcr-Abl Positive Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Primary Myelofibrosis	Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms

busulfex gliadel

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

BUSULFAN

CARMUSTINE

Manufacturer

Otsuka

Azurity

Dosage forms

Injectable

Wafer

Drug class

Alkylating Drug

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Polycythemia Vera, Bcr-Abl Positive Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Primary Myelofibrosis

Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Busulfex and Gliadel?

Busulfex contains Busulfan, while Gliadel contains Carmustine — 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.