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Mycophenolate Mofetil vs Tacrolimus

Compare Mycophenolate Mofetil and Tacrolimus side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

Mycophenolate MofetilTacrolimus
Drug classCalcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant
Used to treatGraft vs host disease, PsoriasisAtopic dermatitis, Graft vs host disease
Generic priceNo generic price listedFrom $0.12 each, about $3.68 for 30 (0.5 mg capsule (immediate release)); other forms from $0.93 per gram (0.03% ointment)
Brand priceCellCept: from $8.65 each, about $259 for 30 (250 mg capsule); other forms from $8.31 per mL (200 mg/mL oral suspension)Prograf: from $3.66 each, about $110 for 30 (0.5 mg capsule); other forms from $5.02 per item (0.2 mg granule packet)
Generic savingsNot listedGeneric costs about 97% less than the brand