CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE vs CEFTRIAXONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE and CEFTRIAXONE 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	CEFAZOLIN AND DEXTROSE	CEFTRIAXONE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$29.65 /30	~$42.96 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFAZOLIN SODIUM	CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM
Manufacturer	B Braun	Qilu Antibiotics
Dosage forms	Solution	Injectable, Solution
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid

cefazolin and dextrose ceftriaxone

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$29.65 /30

~$42.96 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM

Manufacturer

B Braun

Qilu Antibiotics

Dosage forms

Solution

Injectable, Solution

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Cefazolin and Dextrose or Ceftriaxone?

Cefazolin and Dextrose costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $29.65 vs $42.96 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 Cefazolin and Dextrose and Ceftriaxone?

Cefazolin and Dextrose contains Cefazolin Sodium, while Ceftriaxone contains Ceftriaxone 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.