GENGRAF vs SANDIMMUNE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	GENGRAF	SANDIMMUNE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$52.85 /30	~$52.85 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CYCLOSPORINE	CYCLOSPORINE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Novartis
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule, Injectable
Drug class	Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant	Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
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

gengraf sandimmune

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$52.85 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CYCLOSPORINE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Novartis

Dosage forms

Capsule

Capsule, Injectable

Drug class

Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant

Boxed warning

None

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, Gengraf or Sandimmune?

By our independent rating, Gengraf scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Sandimmune. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Gengraf or Sandimmune?

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 Gengraf and Sandimmune?

Both Gengraf and Sandimmune 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.