Rimegepant vs Zolmitriptan
Compare Rimegepant and Zolmitriptan side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Rimegepant | Zolmitriptan | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Calcitonin Gene-related Peptide Receptor Antagonist | Serotonin-1b and Serotonin-1d Receptor Agonist |
| Used to treat | Migraine disorders, Migraine with aura, Migraine without aura | Migraine disorders |
| Generic price | No generic price listed | From $1.02 each, about $30.68 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet); other forms from $44.04 per item (5 mg nasal spray) |
| Brand price | Nurtec ODT: from $129 each, about $3,860 for 30 (75 mg tablet) | Zomig: from $109 per item (2.5 mg nasal spray) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 60% less than the brand |