CEFAZOLIN SODIUM vs CEFTIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFAZOLIN SODIUM and CEFTIN 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 SODIUM	CEFTIN
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$29.65 /30	~$8.93 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFAZOLIN SODIUM	CEFUROXIME AXETIL
Manufacturer	Hq Spclt Pharma	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution	Tablet
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections	Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

cefazolin sodium ceftin

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$29.65 /30

~$8.93 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

CEFUROXIME AXETIL

Manufacturer

Hq Spclt Pharma

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution

Tablet

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Human Bites, Bacterial Endocarditis, Escherichia Coli Infections

Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections, Gonorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Cefazolin Sodium or Ceftin?

Ceftin costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $8.93 vs $29.65 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 Sodium and Ceftin?

Cefazolin Sodium contains Cefazolin Sodium, while Ceftin contains Cefuroxime Axetil — 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.