DEFERASIROX vs FERRIPROX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. DEFERASIROX and FERRIPROX 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	DEFERASIROX	FERRIPROX
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$38.05 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DEFERASIROX	DEFERIPRONE
Manufacturer	Actavis Elizabeth	Chiesi
Dosage forms	Powder, Tablet	Solution, Tablet
Drug class	Iron Chelator	Iron Chelator
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 8 to 16 hours (the label gives a mean elimination half-life range, not a single number)	—
Treats	Iron Overload	Iron Overload

deferasirox ferriprox

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$38.05 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

DEFERASIROX

DEFERIPRONE

Manufacturer

Actavis Elizabeth

Chiesi

Dosage forms

Powder, Tablet

Solution, Tablet

Drug class

Iron Chelator

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 8 to 16 hours (the label gives a mean elimination half-life range, not a single number)

—

Treats

Iron Overload

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Deferasirox or Ferriprox?

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

What is the difference between Deferasirox and Ferriprox?

Deferasirox contains Deferasirox, while Ferriprox contains Deferiprone — 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.