PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM vs PREVACID IV

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM and PREVACID IV 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	PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM	PREVACID IV
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$120.76 /30	~$5.10 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM	LANSOPRAZOLE
Manufacturer	Annora Pharma	Takeda Pharms Na
Dosage forms	Powder, delayed release, Injectable, Solution, Powder, Tablet, delayed release	Injectable
Drug class	Proton Pump Inhibitor	Proton Pump Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1 hour	about 1.5 hours (mean, ±1.0) in healthy adults — the label states the plasma elimination half-life is less than two hours
Treats	Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Heartburn	Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux

pantoprazole sodium prevacid iv

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$120.76 /30

~$5.10 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM

LANSOPRAZOLE

Manufacturer

Annora Pharma

Takeda Pharms Na

Dosage forms

Powder, delayed release, Injectable, Solution, Powder, Tablet, delayed release

Injectable

Drug class

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1 hour

about 1.5 hours (mean, ±1.0) in healthy adults — the label states the plasma elimination half-life is less than two hours

Treats

Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Heartburn

Duodenal Ulcer, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Pantoprazole Sodium or Prevacid IV?

Prevacid IV costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $5.10 vs $120.76 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 Pantoprazole Sodium and Prevacid IV?

Pantoprazole Sodium contains Pantoprazole Sodium, while Prevacid IV contains Lansoprazole — 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.