Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to dupilumab
3 other medicines are given the same way (subcutaneous) and in the same FDA class as dupilumab or labeled mainly for the same use (eczema (atopic dermatitis)); the others include 2 interleukin-13 antagonists and 1 interleukin-31 receptor alpha antagonist (FDA labels read October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as dupilumab?
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) lists all 26 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.
| Medicine and FDA class | Shared indication | Generic labelers (subcutaneous) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dupilumabinterleukin-4 receptor alpha antagonist | this medicine | none listed | $1,773.74 per mL 200 mg/1.14 mL syring | No | No current entry |
| Lebrikizumabinterleukin-13 antagonist | Eczema (atopic dermatitis) | none listed | $1,783.52 per mL 250 mg/2 mL pen | No | No current entry |
| Tralokinumabinterleukin-13 antagonist | Eczema (atopic dermatitis) | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry |
| Nemolizumabinterleukin-31 receptor alpha antagonist | Eczema (atopic dermatitis) | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay for each?
The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What next?
- Dupilumab: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls