METHERGINE vs PARLODEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. METHERGINE and PARLODEL 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	METHERGINE	PARLODEL
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$158.98 /30	~$52.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE	BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE
Manufacturer	Edison Theraps LLC	Esjay Pharma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, Capsule
Drug class	Ergot Derivative	Ergot Derivative
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	a mean of about 3.4 hours (range 1.5 to 12.7 hours)	about 4.85 hours
Treats	Postpartum Hemorrhage	Acromegaly, Adenoma, Amenorrhea

methergine parlodel

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$158.98 /30

~$52.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE

BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE

Manufacturer

Edison Theraps LLC

Esjay Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, Capsule

Drug class

Ergot Derivative

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

a mean of about 3.4 hours (range 1.5 to 12.7 hours)

about 4.85 hours

Treats

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Acromegaly, Adenoma, Amenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Methergine or Parlodel?

Parlodel costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $52.02 vs $158.98 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 Methergine and Parlodel?

Methergine contains Methylergonovine Maleate, while Parlodel contains Bromocriptine Mesylate — 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.