NALOXONE vs NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
72/100
New
Pharmacy pays
$4.41 /mL
$4.41 /mL
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Dosage forms
Injectable
Injectable, Solution, Spray/Inhaler
Drug class
Opioid Antagonist
Opioid Antagonist
Boxed warning
None
None
Half-life
30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)
30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)
Treats
Opioid-Related Disorders, Respiration Disorders, Septic Shock
Opioid-Related Disorders, Respiration Disorders, Septic Shock
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Naloxone or Naloxone Hydrochloride?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $4.41 per ml, 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 Naloxone and Naloxone Hydrochloride?
Both Naloxone and Naloxone Hydrochloride share the active ingredient Naloxone Hydrochloride.
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.