Naloxone vs Naltrexone
Compare Naloxone and Naltrexone side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Naloxone | Naltrexone | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Opioid Antagonist | Opioid Antagonist |
| Used to treat | Opioid-related disorders, Respiration disorders, Septic shock | Alcoholism, Drug overdose, Opioid-related disorders |
| Generic price | From $3.82 per mL (0.4 mg/mL vial) | From $1.14 each, about $34.12 for 30 (50 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | Narcan: from $16.45 per item (4 mg nasal spray) | Vivitrol: from $1,716 per item (380 mg vial-diluent) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs over 99% less than the brand |