ISOPTO CARPINE vs SALAGEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ISOPTO CARPINE	SALAGEN
Rating	68/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.38 /mL	$0.38 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Sandoz	Advanz Pharma
Dosage forms	Drops	Tablet
Drug class	Cholinergic Receptor Agonist	Cholinergic Receptor Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Head and Neck Neoplasms, Xerostomia, Angle-Closure Glaucoma	Head and Neck Neoplasms, Xerostomia, Angle-Closure Glaucoma

isopto carpine salagen

Rating

68/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.38 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Sandoz

Advanz Pharma

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet

Drug class

Cholinergic Receptor Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Head and Neck Neoplasms, Xerostomia, Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Isopto Carpine or Salagen?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.38 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 Isopto Carpine and Salagen?

Both Isopto Carpine and Salagen share the active ingredient Pilocarpine Hydrochloride.

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.