CEFTRIAXONE vs CEPTAZ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CEFTRIAXONE and CEPTAZ 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	CEFTRIAXONE	CEPTAZ
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$42.96 /30	~$111.13 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM	CEFTAZIDIME
Manufacturer	Qilu Antibiotics	Glaxosmithkline
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution	Injectable
Drug class	Cephalosporin Antibacterial	Cephalosporin Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid	Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

ceftriaxone ceptaz

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$42.96 /30

~$111.13 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM

CEFTAZIDIME

Manufacturer

Qilu Antibiotics

Glaxosmithkline

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution

Injectable

Drug class

Cephalosporin Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid

Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Escherichia Coli Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Ceftriaxone or Ceptaz?

Ceftriaxone costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $42.96 vs $111.13 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 Ceftriaxone and Ceptaz?

Ceftriaxone contains Ceftriaxone Sodium, while Ceptaz contains Ceftazidime — 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.