DARVON COMPOUND vs DARVON W/ ASA
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
New
New
Pharmacy pays
~$0.78 /30
~$0.78 /30
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE AND PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE
ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE AND PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Capsule
Capsule
Drug class
—
—
Boxed warning
None
None
Half-life
about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself
about 20 minutes (the label also states 0.33 hours) for aspirin itself
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Darvon Compound or Darvon W/ Asa?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.78 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 Darvon Compound and Darvon W/ Asa?
Both Darvon Compound and Darvon W/ Asa share the active ingredient Aspirin and Caffeine and Propoxyphene Hydrochloride.
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.