BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE vs FIORINAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE	FIORINAL
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$0.78 /30	~$0.78 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ASPIRIN AND BUTALBITAL AND CAFFEINE	ASPIRIN AND BUTALBITAL AND CAFFEINE
Manufacturer	Quantum Pharmics	Allergan
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, Capsule
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself	about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

butalbital, aspirin and caffeine fiorinal

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$0.78 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ASPIRIN AND BUTALBITAL AND CAFFEINE

Manufacturer

Quantum Pharmics

Allergan

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, Capsule

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine or Fiorinal?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.78 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 Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine and Fiorinal?

Both Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine and Fiorinal share the active ingredient Aspirin and Butalbital and Caffeine.

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.