TASIGNA vs ZORTRESS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. TASIGNA and ZORTRESS 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	TASIGNA	ZORTRESS
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$229.16 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NILOTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE	EVEROLIMUS
Manufacturer	Novartis	Novartis
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Kinase Inhibitor	Kinase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	—	about 30 hours (mean terminal elimination half-life)
Treats	Accelerated Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic-Phase Myeloid Leukemia	—

tasigna zortress

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

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~$229.16 /30

Type

Active ingredient

NILOTINIB HYDROCHLORIDE

EVEROLIMUS

Manufacturer

Novartis

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Kinase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

Half-life

—

about 30 hours (mean terminal elimination half-life)

Treats

Accelerated Phase Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic-Phase Myeloid Leukemia

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Tasigna or Zortress?

Tasigna and Zortress are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Tasigna and Zortress?

Tasigna contains Nilotinib Hydrochloride, while Zortress contains Everolimus — 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.