REBETOL vs VIRAZOLE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	REBETOL	VIRAZOLE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$13.52 /30	~$13.52 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	RIBAVIRIN	RIBAVIRIN
Manufacturer	Merck Sharp Dohme	Bausch
Dosage forms	Capsule, Solution	Powder
Drug class	Nucleoside Analog Antiviral	Nucleoside Analog Antiviral
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Human Adenovirus Infections, West Nile Fever, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections	Human Adenovirus Infections, West Nile Fever, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections

rebetol virazole

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$13.52 /30

Type

Active ingredient

RIBAVIRIN

Manufacturer

Merck Sharp Dohme

Bausch

Dosage forms

Capsule, Solution

Powder

Drug class

Nucleoside Analog Antiviral

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Human Adenovirus Infections, West Nile Fever, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Rebetol or Virazole?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $13.52 for a 30-count supply, 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 Rebetol and Virazole?

Both Rebetol and Virazole share the active ingredient Ribavirin.

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.