Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to prasugrel
2 other medicines are given the same way (oral) and in the same FDA class as prasugrel or labeled mainly for the same use (heart attack and coronary artery disease); 2 are in its class, p2y12 platelet inhibitors: clopidogrel and ticagrelor (FDA labels read October 8, 2026). In the same class, the lowest pharmacy cost is $0.0472 per clopidogrel 75 mg tablet (what pharmacies paid in the NADAC survey; strengths differ).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as prasugrel?
Heart attack and coronary artery disease lists all 38 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 (oral) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prasugrelp2y12 platelet inhibitor | this medicine | 10 labelers | $0.263 per tablet 10 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Clopidogrelp2y12 platelet inhibitor · same class | Angina, Heart attack and coronary artery disease | 35 labelers | $0.0472 per tablet 75 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Ticagrelorp2y12 platelet inhibitor · same class | Heart attack and coronary artery disease | 28 labelers | $0.253 per tablet 90 mg tablet | Yes | 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?
- Prasugrel: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls
- Clopidogrel vs prasugrel
- two records side by side
- Ticagrelor vs prasugrel
- two records side by side