FAMOTIDINE vs PEPCID PRESERVATIVE FREE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	FAMOTIDINE	PEPCID PRESERVATIVE FREE
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.54 /30	~$1.54 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FAMOTIDINE	FAMOTIDINE
Manufacturer	Micro Labs	Merck
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution, Powder, Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist	Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	2.5 to 3.5 hours	2.5 to 3.5 hours
Treats	Duodenal Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Peptic Esophagitis	Duodenal Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Peptic Esophagitis

famotidine pepcid preservative free

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.54 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FAMOTIDINE

Manufacturer

Micro Labs

Merck

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution, Powder, Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

2.5 to 3.5 hours

Treats

Duodenal Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Peptic Esophagitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Famotidine or Pepcid Preservative Free?

Famotidine and Pepcid Preservative Free are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Famotidine or Pepcid Preservative Free?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $1.54 for a 30-count supply, 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 Famotidine and Pepcid Preservative Free?

Both Famotidine and Pepcid Preservative Free share the active ingredient Famotidine.

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.