ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE vs LEXAPRO

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE	LEXAPRO
Rating	56/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.16 /mL	$0.16 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE	ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE
Manufacturer	Teva	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor	Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 27 to 32 hours	about 27 to 32 hours
Treats	Major Depressive Disorder	Major Depressive Disorder

escitalopram oxalate lexapro

Rating

56/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.16 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE

Manufacturer

Teva

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 27 to 32 hours

Treats

Major Depressive Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Escitalopram Oxalate or Lexapro?

By our independent rating, Lexapro scores higher — 3.6 vs 2.8 out of 5 for Escitalopram Oxalate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Escitalopram Oxalate or Lexapro?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.16 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 Escitalopram Oxalate and Lexapro?

Both Escitalopram Oxalate and Lexapro share the active ingredient Escitalopram Oxalate.

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.