CALCIPARINE vs LIPO-HEPIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CALCIPARINE and LIPO-HEPIN 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	CALCIPARINE	LIPO-HEPIN
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$2.12 /mL	$2.12 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HEPARIN CALCIUM	HEPARIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Sanofi Aventis US	3m
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Anti-Coagulant	Anti-Coagulant
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis	Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis

calciparine lipo-hepin

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$2.12 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

HEPARIN CALCIUM

HEPARIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Anti-Coagulant

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Calciparine or Lipo-Hepin?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $2.12 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 Calciparine and Lipo-Hepin?

Calciparine contains Heparin Calcium, while Lipo-Hepin contains Heparin 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.