GENOTROPIN vs NUTROPIN AQ

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	GENOTROPIN	NUTROPIN AQ
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	SOMATROPIN	SOMATROPIN
Manufacturer	Pharmacia	Genentech Inc
Dosage forms	Kit	Injectable
Drug class	Recombinant Human Growth Hormone	Recombinant Human Growth Hormone
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 3 hours (after subcutaneous injection)	about 3 hours (after subcutaneous injection)
Treats	Cachexia, Dwarfism, Heart Failure	Cachexia, Dwarfism, Heart Failure

genotropin nutropin aq

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

SOMATROPIN

Manufacturer

Pharmacia

Genentech Inc

Dosage forms

Kit

Injectable

Drug class

Recombinant Human Growth Hormone

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 3 hours (after subcutaneous injection)

Treats

Cachexia, Dwarfism, Heart Failure

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Genotropin and Nutropin Aq?

Both Genotropin and Nutropin Aq share the active ingredient Somatropin.

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.