LIBRIUM vs VALRELEASE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LIBRIUM and VALRELEASE 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	LIBRIUM	VALRELEASE
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$4.83 /30	~$0.87 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE	DIAZEPAM
Manufacturer	Valeant Pharm Intl	Roche
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule, extended release
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	None	None
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

librium valrelease

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$4.83 /30

~$0.87 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

DIAZEPAM

Manufacturer

Valeant Pharm Intl

Roche

Dosage forms

Capsule

Capsule, extended release

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

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, Librium or Valrelease?

Valrelease 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 Librium and Valrelease?

Librium contains Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride, while Valrelease 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.