MEGACE vs MEGESTROL ACETATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	MEGACE	MEGESTROL ACETATE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$7.14 /30	~$7.14 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MEGESTROL ACETATE	MEGESTROL ACETATE
Manufacturer	Bristol Myers Squibb	Novitium Pharma
Dosage forms	Tablet, Suspension	Tablet, Suspension
Drug class	Progestin	Progestin
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia	Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

megace megestrol acetate

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$7.14 /30

Type

Active ingredient

MEGESTROL ACETATE

Manufacturer

Bristol Myers Squibb

Novitium Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet, Suspension

Drug class

Progestin

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Megace or Megestrol Acetate?

By our independent rating, Megace scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Megestrol Acetate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Megace or Megestrol Acetate?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $7.14 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 Megace and Megestrol Acetate?

Both Megace and Megestrol Acetate share the active ingredient Megestrol Acetate.

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.