DICLOFENAC SODIUM vs PENNSAID
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
70/100
New
Pharmacy pays
$0.36 /mL
$0.36 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
DICLOFENAC SODIUM
Dosage forms
Solution, Drops, Topical, Tablet, delayed release, Tablet, extended release, Tablet, Kit
Solution
Drug class
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning
None
Half-life
about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)
about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)
Treats
Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea
Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Diclofenac Sodium or Pennsaid?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.36 per ml, 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 Diclofenac Sodium and Pennsaid?
Both Diclofenac Sodium and Pennsaid share the active ingredient Diclofenac Sodium.
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.