Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.
Verquvo (vericiguat)
Entresto (sacubitril / valsartan)
Verquvo (vericiguat)
Entresto (sacubitril / valsartan)
Summary of Verquvo vs. Entresto
Summary for sGC stimulator
Prescription only
Verquvo (vericiguat) is used in adults with chronic (long-lasting) heart failure to lower the risk of dying and lessen the need to go to the hospital for heart complications. Verquvo (vericiguat) is an option for people who still experience symptoms after being recently hospitalized for heart failure or needing to use injectable heart failure medications. It's only available as a brand medication and can be expensive.
Summary for Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)
Prescription only
Entresto (sacubitril / valsartan) is a combination medication called an angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI). It's used for heart failure in adults and children ages 1 year and older. It helps lower the risk of hospital stays and heart-related death in adults with heart failure. You usually take the medication by mouth twice a day. Entresto is available as tablets. It also comes as Entresto Sprinkle, which are capsules you open and mix the pellets inside with soft food. Side effects include low blood pressure and cough. As of early 2025, there's no generic version of this medication.