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Ramelteon vs Suvorexant

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

RamelteonSuvorexant
Drug classMelatonin Receptor AgonistOrexin Receptor Antagonist
Used to treatInsomniaInsomnia
Generic priceFrom $0.66 each, about $19.79 for 30 (8 mg tablet)No generic price listed
Brand priceRozerem: from $12.42 each, about $373 for 30 (8 mg tablet)Belsomra: from $15.19 each, about $456 for 30 (15 mg tablet)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 95% less than the brandNot listed