FERAHEME vs FERRLECIT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. FERAHEME and FERRLECIT 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	FERAHEME	FERRLECIT
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FERUMOXYTOL	SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX
Manufacturer	Azurity	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Parenteral Iron Replacement	Parenteral Iron Replacement
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Iron-Deficiency Anemia	Hematologic Pregnancy Complications, Iron-Deficiency Anemia

feraheme ferrlecit

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

FERUMOXYTOL

SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX

Manufacturer

Azurity

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Parenteral Iron Replacement

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Hematologic Pregnancy Complications, Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Feraheme or Ferrlecit?

Feraheme and Ferrlecit are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Feraheme and Ferrlecit?

Feraheme contains Ferumoxytol, while Ferrlecit contains Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex — 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.