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Exemestane vs Tamoxifen

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

ExemestaneTamoxifen
Drug classAromatase InhibitorEstrogen Agonist/Antagonist
Used to treatBreast neoplasmsBreast neoplasms, Gynecomastia, Pancreatic neoplasms, Precocious puberty
Generic priceFrom $0.75 each, about $22.43 for 30 (25 mg tablet)From $0.13 each, about $3.77 for 30 (10 mg tablet)
Brand priceAromasin: from $38.98 each, about $1,169 for 30 (25 mg tablet)No brand price listed
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 98% less than the brandNot listed