ONCOVIN vs PURINETHOL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ONCOVIN and PURINETHOL 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	ONCOVIN	PURINETHOL
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$30.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	VINCRISTINE SULFATE	MERCAPTOPURINE
Manufacturer	Lilly	Stason Pharms
Dosage forms	Injectable	Tablet
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Hodgkin Disease, Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma	Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

oncovin purinethol

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$30.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

VINCRISTINE SULFATE

MERCAPTOPURINE

Manufacturer

Lilly

Stason Pharms

Dosage forms

Injectable

Tablet

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hodgkin Disease, Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Oncovin and Purinethol?

Oncovin contains Vincristine Sulfate, while Purinethol contains Mercaptopurine — 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.