LAMISIL vs TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	LAMISIL	TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	70/100	66/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.14 /g	$0.14 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE	TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Novartis	Mylan
Dosage forms	Topical, Powder, Tablet, Solution	Tablet
Drug class	Allylamine Antifungal	Allylamine Antifungal
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Capitis, Tinea Pedis	Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Capitis, Tinea Pedis

lamisil terbinafine hydrochloride

Rating

70/100

66/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.14 /g

Type

Active ingredient

TERBINAFINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Novartis

Mylan

Dosage forms

Topical, Powder, Tablet, Solution

Tablet

Drug class

Allylamine Antifungal

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Capitis, Tinea Pedis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Lamisil or Terbinafine Hydrochloride?

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

Which is cheaper, Lamisil or Terbinafine Hydrochloride?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.14 per gm, 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 Lamisil and Terbinafine Hydrochloride?

Both Lamisil and Terbinafine Hydrochloride share the active ingredient Terbinafine 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.