METICORTEN vs PARACORT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	METICORTEN	PARACORT
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.77 /30	~$1.77 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PREDNISONE	PREDNISONE
Manufacturer	Schering	Parke Davis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	roughly 2 to 4 hours (short)	roughly 2 to 4 hours (short)
Treats	Adrenal Insufficiency, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Asthma	Adrenal Insufficiency, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Asthma

meticorten paracort

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.77 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PREDNISONE

Manufacturer

Schering

Parke Davis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

roughly 2 to 4 hours (short)

Treats

Adrenal Insufficiency, Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Asthma

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Meticorten or Paracort?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $1.77 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 Meticorten and Paracort?

Both Meticorten and Paracort share the active ingredient Prednisone.

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.