CYCLOSPORINE vs GENGRAF

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	CYCLOSPORINE	GENGRAF
Rating	66/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$52.85 /30	~$52.85 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CYCLOSPORINE	CYCLOSPORINE
Manufacturer	Apotex	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Capsule, Emulsion	Capsule
Drug class	Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant	Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 8.4 hours (range 5 to 18 hours)	about 8.4 hours (range 5 to 18 hours)
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

cyclosporine gengraf

Rating

66/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$52.85 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CYCLOSPORINE

Manufacturer

Apotex

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Capsule, Emulsion

Capsule

Drug class

Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 8.4 hours (range 5 to 18 hours)

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Cyclosporine or Gengraf?

By our independent rating, Gengraf scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Cyclosporine. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Cyclosporine or Gengraf?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $52.85 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 Cyclosporine and Gengraf?

Both Cyclosporine and Gengraf share the active ingredient Cyclosporine.

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.