Reviewed by PeptideGuide Research Team|Last updated February 15, 2026
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Pasireotide vs Octreotide
Complete side-by-side comparison of Pasireotide and Octreotide.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Property
Pasireotide
Octreotide
Name
Pasireotide
Octreotide
Peptide Class
Somatostatin analog
Somatostatin analog
Category
Somatostatin
Somatostatin
Dosage Range
0.3 mg to 0.9 mg twice daily
50-500 mcg 2-3 times daily
Half-Life
12 hours
1.5-2 hours
FDA Status
Approved
Approved
Safety Rating
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
Cost Estimate
$500-800 per cycle
$200-600 per month
Pasireotide
Pasireotide is a synthetic somatostatin analog designed to mimic the natural hormone somatostatin, primarily targeting somatostatin receptor subtype 5...
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Octreotide is a synthetic analog of somatostatin, primarily used to manage conditions like acromegaly, neuroendocrine tumors, and carcinoid syndrome. ...
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