LODINE vs MOBIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. LODINE and MOBIC 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	LODINE	MOBIC
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$23.98 /30	~$0.56 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ETODOLAC	MELOXICAM
Manufacturer	Wyeth Pharms Inc	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Tablet, Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 6.4 hours (roughly 6 to 8 hours; label reports a mean terminal half-life of 6.4 hours with 22% coefficient of variation)	about 15 to 20 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

lodine mobic

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$23.98 /30

~$0.56 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ETODOLAC

MELOXICAM

Manufacturer

Wyeth Pharms Inc

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Tablet, Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 6.4 hours (roughly 6 to 8 hours; label reports a mean terminal half-life of 6.4 hours with 22% coefficient of variation)

about 15 to 20 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Lodine or Mobic?

Mobic costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.56 vs $23.98 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 Lodine and Mobic?

Lodine contains Etodolac, while Mobic contains Meloxicam — 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.