LORAZEPAM vs NIRAVAM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. LORAZEPAM and NIRAVAM 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	LORAZEPAM	NIRAVAM
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$1.14 /30	~$0.76 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LORAZEPAM	ALPRAZOLAM
Manufacturer	Ani Pharms	Ucb Inc
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution, Liquid, Tablet	Tablet, orally disintegrating
Drug class	Benzodiazepine	Benzodiazepine
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 12 hours (mean)	about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder	Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

lorazepam niravam

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$1.14 /30

~$0.76 /30

Type

Active ingredient

LORAZEPAM

ALPRAZOLAM

Manufacturer

Ani Pharms

Ucb Inc

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution, Liquid, Tablet

Tablet, orally disintegrating

Drug class

Benzodiazepine

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 hours (mean)

about 11 hours (mean 11.2 hours; range roughly 6 to 27 hours) in healthy adults

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Catatonia, Depressive Disorder

Agoraphobia, Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Lorazepam or Niravam?

Lorazepam and Niravam are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Lorazepam or Niravam?

Niravam costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.76 vs $1.14 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 Lorazepam and Niravam?

Lorazepam contains Lorazepam, while Niravam contains Alprazolam — 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.