TYZAVAN vs VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	TYZAVAN	VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	72/100	60/100
Pharmacy pays	$1.49 /mL	$1.49 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE	VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Hikma	Hospira
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, Injectable, Powder, Solution, Kit
Drug class	Glycopeptide Antibacterial	Glycopeptide Antibacterial
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Diarrhea, Bacterial Endocarditis, Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis	Diarrhea, Bacterial Endocarditis, Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis

tyzavan vancomycin hydrochloride

Rating

72/100

60/100

Pharmacy pays

$1.49 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Hikma

Hospira

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, Injectable, Powder, Solution, Kit

Drug class

Glycopeptide Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Diarrhea, Bacterial Endocarditis, Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Tyzavan or Vancomycin Hydrochloride?

By our independent rating, Tyzavan scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Vancomycin Hydrochloride. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Tyzavan or Vancomycin Hydrochloride?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $1.49 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 Tyzavan and Vancomycin Hydrochloride?

Both Tyzavan and Vancomycin Hydrochloride share the active ingredient Vancomycin 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.