TENUATE vs TENUATE DOSPAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	TENUATE	TENUATE DOSPAN
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$7.96 /30	~$7.96 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE	DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Mpp Pharma	Ani Pharms
Dosage forms	Tablet, Tablet, extended release	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic	Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Obesity	Obesity

tenuate tenuate dospan

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$7.96 /30

Type

Active ingredient

DIETHYLPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Mpp Pharma

Ani Pharms

Dosage forms

Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Obesity

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Tenuate or Tenuate Dospan?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $7.96 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 Tenuate and Tenuate Dospan?

Both Tenuate and Tenuate Dospan share the active ingredient Diethylpropion Hydrochloride.

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.