MEKINIST vs MEKTOVI

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. MEKINIST and MEKTOVI 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	MEKINIST	MEKTOVI
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE	BINIMETINIB
Manufacturer	Novartis	Array Biopharma Inc
Dosage forms	Powder, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Kinase Inhibitor	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Melanoma	Melanoma

mekinist mektovi

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

TRAMETINIB DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE

BINIMETINIB

Manufacturer

Novartis

Array Biopharma Inc

Dosage forms

Powder, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Kinase Inhibitor

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Melanoma

Melanoma

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Mekinist and Mektovi?

Mekinist contains Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide, while Mektovi contains Binimetinib — 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.