DECADRON vs METICORTELONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DECADRON and METICORTELONE 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	DECADRON	METICORTELONE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.24 /mL	$0.60 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEXAMETHASONE	PREDNISOLONE ACETATE
Manufacturer	Merck	Schering
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 4 hours	2 to 4 hours
Treats	Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis	Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Asthma

decadron meticortelone

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.24 /mL

$0.60 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DEXAMETHASONE

PREDNISOLONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Merck

Schering

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

Treats

Addison Disease, Brain Edema, Bursitis

Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Asthma

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Decadron or Meticortelone?

Decadron costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.24 vs $0.60 per ml, 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 Decadron and Meticortelone?

Decadron contains Dexamethasone, while Meticortelone contains Prednisolone Acetate — 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.