PARICALCITOL vs ZEMPLAR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 11, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	PARICALCITOL	ZEMPLAR
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$45.50 /30	~$45.50 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	PARICALCITOL	PARICALCITOL
Manufacturer	Bionpharma	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Injectable	Capsule, Injectable
Drug class	Vitamin D Analog	Vitamin D Analog
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Hyperparathyroidism	Hyperparathyroidism

paricalcitol zemplar

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$45.50 /30

Type

Active ingredient

PARICALCITOL

Manufacturer

Bionpharma

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Injectable

Capsule, Injectable

Drug class

Vitamin D Analog

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hyperparathyroidism

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Paricalcitol or Zemplar?

By our independent rating, Paricalcitol scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Zemplar. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Paricalcitol or Zemplar?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $45.50 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 Paricalcitol and Zemplar?

Both Paricalcitol and Zemplar share the active ingredient Paricalcitol.

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.