E-Z PREP vs POVIDONE IODINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	E-Z PREP	POVIDONE IODINE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.02 /mL	$0.02 /mL
Type	RX	OTC
Active ingredient	POVIDONE-IODINE	POVIDONE-IODINE
Manufacturer	Clinipad	Allegiance Hlthcare
Dosage forms	Sponge, Solution	Liquid, Topical, Solution, Swab
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Burns, Leg Ulcer, Radiation Injuries	Burns, Leg Ulcer, Radiation Injuries

e-z prep povidone iodine

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.02 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

POVIDONE-IODINE

Manufacturer

Clinipad

Allegiance Hlthcare

Dosage forms

Sponge, Solution

Liquid, Topical, Solution, Swab

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Burns, Leg Ulcer, Radiation Injuries

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, E-Z Prep or Povidone Iodine?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.02 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 E-Z Prep and Povidone Iodine?

Both E-Z Prep and Povidone Iodine share the active ingredient Povidone-Iodine, but E-Z Prep is sold as RX and Povidone Iodine as OTC.

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.