LIBRELEASE vs VALTOCO

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LIBRELEASE and VALTOCO 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	VALTOCO
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	~$0.87 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE	DIAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Neurelis Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Spray/Inhaler
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age
Treats	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders	Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

librelease valtoco

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

~$0.87 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE

DIAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Neurelis Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Spray/Inhaler

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 48 hours (up to 48 hours), but it varies strongly with age — roughly 20 hours at age 20 and rising by about 1 hour for each year of age

Treats

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Anxiety Disorders

Alcohol Withdrawal Delirium, Muscle Spasticity, Status Epilepticus

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Librelease or Valtoco?

Valtoco costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.87 vs $4.83 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Librelease and Valtoco?

Librelease contains Chlordiazepoxide, while Valtoco contains Diazepam — 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.