Best treatments for anemia
5 products may treat anemia, spanning FDA drug classes such as erythropoiesis-stimulating agent. The current highest-rated option is aranesp. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 5 drugs we list for anemia, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, spanning classes such as erythropoiesis-stimulating agent. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for anemia — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for anemia: 1. Aranesp · 2. Epogen/Procrit · 3. Retacrit
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Erythropoiesis-stimulating Agent | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | 60/100 | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 5 treatments
aranesp
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Aranesp (Darbepoetin Alfa) is an erythropoiesis-stimulating agent used to treat Anemia.
Price varies
epogen/procrit
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Epogen/Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) is a medication used to treat Anemia.
Price varies
retacrit
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Retacrit (Epoetin Alfa-Epbx) is a medication used to treat Anemia.
Price varies
mircera
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Mircera (Methoxy Polyethylene Glycol-Epoetin Beta) is a medication used to treat Anemia.
Price varies
reblozyl
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Reblozyl (Luspatercept-Aamt) is a medication used to treat Anemia.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What treats anemia?
- Our catalog lists 5 products that may treat anemia, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is aranesp.
- What is the best-rated treatment for anemia?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — aranesp ranks highest among the products we list for anemia. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments 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.
- What types of drugs treat anemia?
- Treatments for anemia span FDA drug classes including erythropoiesis-stimulating agent. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.