LIBRELEASE vs LIBRIUM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LIBRELEASE and LIBRIUM 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	LIBRELEASE	LIBRIUM
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	~$4.83 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Valeant Pharm Intl
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Capsule
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders

librelease librium

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Capsule

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Librelease or Librium?

Librelease and Librium are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Librelease or Librium?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.83 for a 30-count supply, 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 Librelease and Librium?

Librelease contains Chlordiazepoxide, while Librium contains Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride — 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.