CREXONT vs DUOPA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	CREXONT	DUOPA
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$20.52 /30	~$20.52 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA	CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA
Manufacturer	Impax	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Suspension
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 50 minutes (extended to about 1.5 hours when taken with carbidopa)	about 50 minutes (extended to about 1.5 hours when taken with carbidopa)

crexont duopa

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$20.52 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA

Manufacturer

Impax

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Suspension

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 50 minutes (extended to about 1.5 hours when taken with carbidopa)

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Crexont or Duopa?

By our independent rating, Crexont scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Duopa. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Crexont or Duopa?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $20.52 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 Crexont and Duopa?

Both Crexont and Duopa share the active ingredient Carbidopa and Levodopa.

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.