DETROL vs SANCTURA XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DETROL and SANCTURA XR 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	DETROL	SANCTURA XR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$6.51 /30	~$7.08 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TOLTERODINE TARTRATE	TROSPIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Upjohn	Allergan
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, extended release
Drug class	Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist	Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Urinary Bladder Diseases, Urinary Incontinence	Overactive Urinary Bladder, Urge Urinary Incontinence

detrol sanctura xr

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$6.51 /30

~$7.08 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TOLTERODINE TARTRATE

TROSPIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Upjohn

Allergan

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, extended release

Drug class

Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Urinary Bladder Diseases, Urinary Incontinence

Overactive Urinary Bladder, Urge Urinary Incontinence

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Detrol or Sanctura XR?

Detrol costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $6.51 vs $7.08 for a 30-count supply, 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 Detrol and Sanctura XR?

Detrol contains Tolterodine Tartrate, while Sanctura XR contains Trospium Chloride — 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.