CAPECITABINE vs GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CAPECITABINE and GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE 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	CAPECITABINE	GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$14.21 /30	~$599.88 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CAPECITABINE	GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Msn	Ingenus Pharms LLC
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor	Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Breast Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms	Breast Neoplasms, Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Ovarian Neoplasms

capecitabine gemcitabine hydrochloride

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$14.21 /30

~$599.88 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CAPECITABINE

GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Msn

Ingenus Pharms LLC

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Breast Neoplasms, Colorectal Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms, Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Ovarian Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Capecitabine or Gemcitabine Hydrochloride?

Capecitabine costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $14.21 vs $599.88 for a 30-count supply, 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 Capecitabine and Gemcitabine Hydrochloride?

Capecitabine contains Capecitabine, while Gemcitabine Hydrochloride contains Gemcitabine Hydrochloride — 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.