NICOTROL vs PROSTEP

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	NICOTROL	PROSTEP
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$10.54 /30	~$10.54 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NICOTINE	NICOTINE
Manufacturer	Mcneil Cons	Aveva
Dosage forms	Spray/Inhaler, metered	Film, extended release
Drug class	Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist	Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Ulcerative Colitis, Tobacco Use Disorder	Ulcerative Colitis, Tobacco Use Disorder

nicotrol prostep

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$10.54 /30

Type

Active ingredient

NICOTINE

Manufacturer

Mcneil Cons

Aveva

Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, metered

Film, extended release

Drug class

Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Ulcerative Colitis, Tobacco Use Disorder

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Nicotrol or Prostep?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $10.54 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 Nicotrol and Prostep?

Both Nicotrol and Prostep share the active ingredient Nicotine.

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.