HEPARIN SODIUM 2,000 UNITS IN SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER vs HEPARIN SODIUM 5,000 UNITS IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Independent side-by-side comparison.
heparin sodium 2,000 units in sodium chloride 0.9% in plastic containerheparin sodium 5,000 units in dextrose 5% in plastic container
Rating
68/100
New
Pharmacy pays
$2.12 /mL
$2.12 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
HEPARIN SODIUM
HEPARIN SODIUM
Manufacturer
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 2,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.9% 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 2,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.9% in Plastic Container and Heparin Sodium 5,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container?
Both Heparin Sodium 2,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.9% 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.