HEPARIN SODIUM 1,000 UNITS IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs HEPARIN SODIUM 5,000 UNITS IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Independent side-by-side comparison.
heparin sodium 1,000 units in dextrose 5% in plastic containerheparin sodium 5,000 units in dextrose 5% in plastic container
Rating
New
New
Pharmacy pays
$2.12 /mL
$2.12 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
HEPARIN SODIUM
HEPARIN SODIUM
Dosage forms
Injectable
Injectable
Drug class
Anti-Coagulant
Anti-Coagulant
Boxed warning
None
None
Treats
Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis
Unstable Angina, Cerebral Infarction, Coronary Thrombosis
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Heparin Sodium 1,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container or Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $2.12 per ml, 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 Heparin Sodium 1,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?
Both Heparin Sodium 1,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container and Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container share the active ingredient Heparin Sodium.
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.