KIMYRSA vs TEFLARO

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. KIMYRSA and TEFLARO 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	KIMYRSA	TEFLARO
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ORITAVANCIN DIPHOSPHATE	CEFTAROLINE FOSAMIL
Manufacturer	Melinta Therap	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Injectable	Powder
Drug class	Lipoglycopeptide Antibacterial	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Infectious Skin Diseases, Staphylococcal Infections, Streptococcal Infections	Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Pneumonia

kimyrsa teflaro

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

ORITAVANCIN DIPHOSPHATE

CEFTAROLINE FOSAMIL

Manufacturer

Melinta Therap

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Injectable

Powder

Drug class

Lipoglycopeptide Antibacterial

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Infectious Skin Diseases, Staphylococcal Infections, Streptococcal Infections

Escherichia Coli Infections, Klebsiella Infections, Pneumonia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Kimyrsa and Teflaro?

Kimyrsa contains Oritavancin Diphosphate, while Teflaro contains Ceftaroline Fosamil — 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.