CORTROSYN vs PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. CORTROSYN and PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL 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	CORTROSYN	PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	COSYNTROPIN	CORTICOTROPIN
Manufacturer	Amphastar Pharms Inc	Ani Pharms
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Adrenocorticotropic Hormone	Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Collagen Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Multiple Sclerosis

cortrosyn purified cortrophin gel

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

COSYNTROPIN

CORTICOTROPIN

Manufacturer

Amphastar Pharms Inc

Ani Pharms

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Collagen Diseases, Erythema Multiforme, Multiple Sclerosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cortrosyn or Purified Cortrophin Gel?

Cortrosyn and Purified Cortrophin Gel are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Cortrosyn and Purified Cortrophin Gel?

Cortrosyn contains Cosyntropin, while Purified Cortrophin Gel contains Corticotropin — 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.