DELALUTIN vs MEGESTROL ACETATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DELALUTIN and MEGESTROL ACETATE 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	DELALUTIN	MEGESTROL ACETATE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$7.14 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROXYPROGESTERONE CAPROATE	MEGESTROL ACETATE
Manufacturer	Bristol Myers Squibb	Novitium Pharma
Dosage forms	Solution	Tablet, Suspension
Drug class	Progestin	Progestin
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

delalutin megestrol acetate

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$7.14 /30

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROXYPROGESTERONE CAPROATE

MEGESTROL ACETATE

Manufacturer

Bristol Myers Squibb

Novitium Pharma

Dosage forms

Solution

Tablet, Suspension

Drug class

Progestin

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Delalutin or Megestrol Acetate?

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

What is the difference between Delalutin and Megestrol Acetate?

Delalutin contains Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate, while Megestrol Acetate contains Megestrol 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.