PIROXICAM vs TIVORBEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. PIROXICAM and TIVORBEX 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	PIROXICAM	TIVORBEX
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$5.35 /30	~$4.06 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PIROXICAM	INDOMETHACIN
Manufacturer	Unichem	Genus
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	—	about 4.5 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

piroxicam tivorbex

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$5.35 /30

~$4.06 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PIROXICAM

INDOMETHACIN

Manufacturer

Unichem

Genus

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4.5 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bursitis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Piroxicam or Tivorbex?

Tivorbex costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $4.06 vs $5.35 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 Piroxicam and Tivorbex?

Piroxicam contains Piroxicam, while Tivorbex contains Indomethacin — 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.