DEPO-PROVERA vs PROVERA
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
64/100
64/100
Pharmacy pays
~$562.79 /30
~$562.79 /30
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE
Dosage forms
Injectable
Tablet
Drug class
Progestin
Progestin
Boxed warning
Treats
Amenorrhea, Breast Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma
Amenorrhea, Breast Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma
Frequently asked questions
Which is better-rated, Depo-Provera or Provera?
Depo-Provera and Provera are tied at 3.2 out of 5 by our independent rating.
Which is cheaper, Depo-Provera or Provera?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $562.79 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 Depo-Provera and Provera?
Both Depo-Provera and Provera share the active ingredient Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.
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.