FLECTOR vs QAMZOVA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FLECTOR and QAMZOVA 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	FLECTOR	QAMZOVA
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$146.33 /30	~$0.56 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE	MELOXICAM
Manufacturer	Ibsa	Nanjing Delova
Dosage forms	System	Injectable
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)	about 15 to 20 hours
Treats	Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

flector qamzova

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$146.33 /30

~$0.56 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DICLOFENAC EPOLAMINE

MELOXICAM

Manufacturer

Ibsa

Nanjing Delova

Dosage forms

System

Injectable

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 2 hours (terminal/elimination half-life; the label's table gives a mean of 2.3 hours in healthy adults, with wide variation between people — 48% coefficient of variation)

about 15 to 20 hours

Treats

Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Flector or Qamzova?

Qamzova costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.56 vs $146.33 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 Flector and Qamzova?

Flector contains Diclofenac Epolamine, while Qamzova contains Meloxicam — 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.