GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs GEMZAR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE	GEMZAR
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$599.88 /30	~$599.88 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE	GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Ingenus Pharms LLC	Lilly
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor	Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Breast Neoplasms, Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Ovarian Neoplasms	Breast Neoplasms, Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Ovarian Neoplasms

gemcitabine hydrochloride gemzar

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$599.88 /30

Type

Active ingredient

GEMCITABINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Ingenus Pharms LLC

Lilly

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Nucleoside Metabolic Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Breast Neoplasms, Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Ovarian Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride or Gemzar?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $599.88 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 Gemcitabine Hydrochloride and Gemzar?

Both Gemcitabine Hydrochloride and Gemzar share the active ingredient Gemcitabine Hydrochloride.

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.