PIROXICAM vs VIVLODEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. PIROXICAM and VIVLODEX 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	VIVLODEX
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$5.35 /30	~$0.56 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PIROXICAM	MELOXICAM
Manufacturer	Unichem	Iceutica Operations
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	—	about 15 to 20 hours
Treats	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis	Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

piroxicam vivlodex

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$5.35 /30

~$0.56 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PIROXICAM

MELOXICAM

Manufacturer

Unichem

Iceutica Operations

Dosage forms

Capsule

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 15 to 20 hours

Treats

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation, Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Piroxicam or Vivlodex?

Vivlodex costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.56 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 Vivlodex?

Piroxicam contains Piroxicam, while Vivlodex contains Meloxicam — 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.