MINIVELLE vs VIVELLE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	MINIVELLE	VIVELLE
Rating	60/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	$6.55 /g	$6.55 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ESTRADIOL	ESTRADIOL
Manufacturer	Noven Pharms Inc	Sandoz
Dosage forms	Film, extended release	System, Film, extended release
Drug class	Estrogen	Estrogen
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Premature Menopause	Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Premature Menopause

minivelle vivelle

Rating

60/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

$6.55 /g

Type

Active ingredient

ESTRADIOL

Manufacturer

Noven Pharms Inc

Sandoz

Dosage forms

Film, extended release

System, Film, extended release

Drug class

Estrogen

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Breast Neoplasms, Hypogonadism, Premature Menopause

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Minivelle or Vivelle?

By our independent rating, Vivelle scores higher — 3.4 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Minivelle. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Minivelle or Vivelle?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $6.55 per gm, 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 Minivelle and Vivelle?

Both Minivelle and Vivelle share the active ingredient Estradiol.

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.