NEXTERONE vs NORPACE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. NEXTERONE and NORPACE 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	NEXTERONE	NORPACE
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$3.68 /30	~$25.31 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE	DISOPYRAMIDE PHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Baxter Hlthcare	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule
Drug class	Antiarrhythmic	Antiarrhythmic
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation	Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Premature Complexes

nexterone norpace

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3.68 /30

~$25.31 /30

Type

Active ingredient

AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE

DISOPYRAMIDE PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Baxter Hlthcare

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule

Drug class

Antiarrhythmic

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Premature Complexes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Nexterone or Norpace?

Nexterone costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $3.68 vs $25.31 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 Nexterone and Norpace?

Nexterone contains Amiodarone Hydrochloride, while Norpace contains Disopyramide Phosphate — 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.