DISULFIRAM vs VIVITROL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DISULFIRAM and VIVITROL 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	DISULFIRAM	VIVITROL
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$52.28 /30	~$36.35 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DISULFIRAM	NALTREXONE
Manufacturer	Chartwell Molecules	Alkermes Inc
Dosage forms	Tablet	Kit
Drug class	Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor	Opioid Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Alcoholism	Alcoholism, Opioid-Related Disorders, Drug Overdose

disulfiram vivitrol

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$52.28 /30

~$36.35 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DISULFIRAM

NALTREXONE

Manufacturer

Chartwell Molecules

Alkermes Inc

Dosage forms

Tablet

Kit

Drug class

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Inhibitor

Opioid Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Alcoholism

Alcoholism, Opioid-Related Disorders, Drug Overdose

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Disulfiram or Vivitrol?

Vivitrol costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $36.35 vs $52.28 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 Disulfiram and Vivitrol?

Disulfiram contains Disulfiram, while Vivitrol contains Naltrexone — 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.