Best Progestin for breast neoplasms
Top-rated pick: Megestrol Acetate — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 4 Progestin drugs used for breast neoplasms, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for breast neoplasms or the full Progestin class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 4 progestin drugs we rate for breast neoplasms, all are available as lower-cost generics, and most are tablet. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for breast neoplasms; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How progestin work
Progestins are lab-made versions of the hormone progesterone. Acting through progesterone receptors, they quiet the brain signals that trigger ovulation, thicken cervical mucus so sperm cannot pass, and thin the uterine lining, which together help prevent pregnancy and regulate periods.
Other drug classes for breast neoplasms
Top progestin for breast neoplasms: 1. Megestrol Acetate · 2. Depo-Provera · 3. Depo-Subq Provera 104
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $7 | View → | |
| 2 | 64/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Generic | $563 | View → | |
| 3 | 64/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Generic | $563 | View → | |
| 4 | 64/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $563 | View → |
Full ranking · 4 drugs
megestrol acetate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Megestrol Acetate is a progestin used to treat Anorexia, Breast Neoplasms, Cachexia, Endometrial Neoplasms.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$5.70/30· 3 forms Save up to 60% in class
depo-provera
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Depo-Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) is a progestin used to treat Amenorrhea, Breast Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Endometrial Hyperplasia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.49/30· 4 forms Save up to 99% in classdepo-subq provera 104
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Depo-Subq Provera 104 (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) is a progestin used to treat Amenorrhea, Breast Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Endometrial Hyperplasia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.49/30· 4 forms Save up to 99% in classprovera
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Provera (Medroxyprogesterone Acetate) is a progestin used to treat Amenorrhea, Breast Neoplasms, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Endometrial Hyperplasia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.49/30· 4 forms Save up to 99% in classFrequently asked
- What is the best progestin for breast neoplasms?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — megestrol acetate ranks highest among Progestin drugs used for breast neoplasms. Always consult a professional.
- Which progestin drugs treat breast neoplasms?
- pharmaranks lists 4 Progestin products used for breast neoplasms, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.