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Fentanyl vs Methadone

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

FentanylMethadone
Drug classOpioid AgonistOpioid Agonist
Used to treatPainIntractable pain, Opioid-related disorders
Generic priceFrom $1.79 per mL (100 mcg/2 mL vial)From $0.16 each, about $4.85 for 30 (5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.54 per mL (10 mg/mL (Intensol))
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed