PURINETHOL vs VINCRISTINE SULFATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. PURINETHOL and VINCRISTINE SULFATE 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	PURINETHOL	VINCRISTINE SULFATE
Rating	72/100	66/100
Pharmacy pays	~$30.33 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	MERCAPTOPURINE	VINCRISTINE SULFATE
Manufacturer	Stason Pharms	Fresenius Kabi USA
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma	Hodgkin Disease, Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

purinethol vincristine sulfate

Rating

72/100

66/100

Pharmacy pays

~$30.33 /30

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Type

Active ingredient

MERCAPTOPURINE

VINCRISTINE SULFATE

Manufacturer

Stason Pharms

Fresenius Kabi USA

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

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

Hodgkin Disease, Leukemia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Purinethol or Vincristine Sulfate?

By our independent rating, Purinethol scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.3 out of 5 for Vincristine Sulfate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Purinethol and Vincristine Sulfate?

Purinethol contains Mercaptopurine, while Vincristine Sulfate contains Vincristine Sulfate — 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.