PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs SALAGEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE	SALAGEN
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.38 /mL	$0.38 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Somerset Theraps LLC	Advanz Pharma
Dosage forms	Drops, Tablet	Tablet
Drug class	Cholinergic Receptor Agonist	Cholinergic Receptor Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Head and Neck Neoplasms, Xerostomia, Angle-Closure Glaucoma	Head and Neck Neoplasms, Xerostomia, Angle-Closure Glaucoma

pilocarpine hydrochloride salagen

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.38 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Somerset Theraps LLC

Advanz Pharma

Dosage forms

Drops, Tablet

Tablet

Drug class

Cholinergic Receptor Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Head and Neck Neoplasms, Xerostomia, Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Pilocarpine Hydrochloride or Salagen?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.38 per ml, 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 Pilocarpine Hydrochloride and Salagen?

Both Pilocarpine Hydrochloride and Salagen share the active ingredient Pilocarpine Hydrochloride.

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.