CARAFATE vs SUCRALFATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CARAFATE	SUCRALFATE
Rating	72/100	62/100
Pharmacy pays	~$5.49 /30	~$5.49 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SUCRALFATE	SUCRALFATE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Glenmark Pharms Ltd
Dosage forms	Tablet, Suspension	Tablet
Drug class	Aluminum Complex	Aluminum Complex
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastritis	Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastritis

carafate sucralfate

Rating

72/100

62/100

Pharmacy pays

~$5.49 /30

Type

Active ingredient

SUCRALFATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Glenmark Pharms Ltd

Dosage forms

Tablet, Suspension

Tablet

Drug class

Aluminum Complex

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Carafate or Sucralfate?

By our independent rating, Carafate scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.1 out of 5 for Sucralfate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Carafate or Sucralfate?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $5.49 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 Carafate and Sucralfate?

Both Carafate and Sucralfate share the active ingredient Sucralfate.

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.