DIFLUCAN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs DIFLUCAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9%

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	DIFLUCAN IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER	DIFLUCAN IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9%
Rating	64/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.42 /mL	$0.42 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FLUCONAZOLE	FLUCONAZOLE
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Azole Antifungal	Azole Antifungal
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 30 hours (range 20 to 50 hours)	about 30 hours (range 20 to 50 hours)
Treats	Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Oral Candidiasis	Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Oral Candidiasis

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Rating

64/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.42 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

FLUCONAZOLE

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Azole Antifungal

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 30 hours (range 20 to 50 hours)

Treats

Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Oral Candidiasis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Diflucan in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container or Diflucan in Sodium Chloride 0.9%?

Diflucan in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Diflucan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% are tied at 3.2 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Diflucan in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container or Diflucan in Sodium Chloride 0.9%?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.42 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 Diflucan in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Diflucan in Sodium Chloride 0.9%?

Both Diflucan in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Diflucan in Sodium Chloride 0.9% share the active ingredient Fluconazole.

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.