NOLVADEX vs TAMOXIFEN CITRATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	NOLVADEX	TAMOXIFEN CITRATE
Rating	70/100	66/100
Pharmacy pays	~$8.28 /30	~$8.28 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	TAMOXIFEN CITRATE	TAMOXIFEN CITRATE
Manufacturer	Astrazeneca	Apotex
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Breast Neoplasms, Gynecomastia, Pancreatic Neoplasms	Breast Neoplasms, Gynecomastia, Pancreatic Neoplasms

nolvadex tamoxifen citrate

Rating

70/100

66/100

Pharmacy pays

~$8.28 /30

Type

Active ingredient

TAMOXIFEN CITRATE

Manufacturer

Astrazeneca

Apotex

Dosage forms

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Breast Neoplasms, Gynecomastia, Pancreatic Neoplasms

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Nolvadex or Tamoxifen Citrate?

By our independent rating, Nolvadex scores higher — 3.5 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Tamoxifen Citrate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Nolvadex or Tamoxifen Citrate?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $8.28 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 Nolvadex and Tamoxifen Citrate?

Both Nolvadex and Tamoxifen Citrate share the active ingredient Tamoxifen Citrate.

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.