GLIADEL vs IVRA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. GLIADEL and IVRA 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	GLIADEL	IVRA
Rating	70/100	66/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARMUSTINE	MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Azurity	Apotex
Dosage forms	Wafer	Injectable
Drug class	Alkylating Drug	Alkylating Drug
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms	Breast Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Neuroblastoma

gliadel ivra

Rating

70/100

66/100

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

CARMUSTINE

MELPHALAN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Azurity

Apotex

Dosage forms

Wafer

Injectable

Drug class

Alkylating Drug

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms

Breast Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Neuroblastoma

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Gliadel or Ivra?

By our independent rating, Gliadel scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Ivra. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Gliadel and Ivra?

Gliadel contains Carmustine, while Ivra contains Melphalan Hydrochloride — 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.