BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE PRESERVATIVE FREE vs STADOL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE PRESERVATIVE FREE	STADOL
Rating	60/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$14.72 /mL	$14.72 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE	BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE
Manufacturer	Hospira	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable, Spray/Inhaler, metered
Drug class	Opioid Agonist/Antagonist	Opioid Agonist/Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Pain	Pain

butorphanol tartrate preservative free stadol

Rating

60/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$14.72 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE

Manufacturer

Hospira

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Injectable

Injectable, Spray/Inhaler, metered

Drug class

Opioid Agonist/Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Butorphanol Tartrate Preservative Free or Stadol?

By our independent rating, Stadol scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Butorphanol Tartrate Preservative Free. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Butorphanol Tartrate Preservative Free or Stadol?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $14.72 per ml, 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 Butorphanol Tartrate Preservative Free and Stadol?

Both Butorphanol Tartrate Preservative Free and Stadol share the active ingredient Butorphanol Tartrate.

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.