FENTANYL CITRATE vs SUBLIMAZE PRESERVATIVE FREE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	FENTANYL CITRATE	SUBLIMAZE PRESERVATIVE FREE
Rating	68/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$9.51 /mL	$9.51 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FENTANYL CITRATE	FENTANYL CITRATE
Manufacturer	Fresenius Kabi USA	Rising
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Opioid Agonist	Opioid Agonist
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Pain	Pain

fentanyl citrate sublimaze preservative free

Rating

68/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$9.51 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

FENTANYL CITRATE

Manufacturer

Fresenius Kabi USA

Rising

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Opioid Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Fentanyl Citrate or Sublimaze Preservative Free?

By our independent rating, Sublimaze Preservative Free scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.4 out of 5 for Fentanyl Citrate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Fentanyl Citrate or Sublimaze Preservative Free?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $9.51 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 Fentanyl Citrate and Sublimaze Preservative Free?

Both Fentanyl Citrate and Sublimaze Preservative Free share the active ingredient Fentanyl Citrate.

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.