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Anastrozole vs Exemestane

Compare Anastrozole and Exemestane side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

AnastrozoleExemestane
Drug classAromatase InhibitorAromatase Inhibitor
Used to treatBreast neoplasmsBreast neoplasms
Generic priceFrom $0.14 each, about $4.25 for 30 (1 mg tablet)From $0.75 each, about $22.43 for 30 (25 mg tablet)
Brand priceArimidex: from $52.86 each, about $1,586 for 30 (1 mg tablet)Aromasin: from $38.98 each, about $1,169 for 30 (25 mg tablet)
Generic savingsGeneric costs over 99% less than the brandGeneric costs about 98% less than the brand