Best treatments for back pain
6 products may treat back pain, spanning FDA drug classes such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The current highest-rated option is naproxen. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 6 drugs we list for back pain, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for back pain — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Capsule | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Capsule | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug | Generic | $0 | View → |
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naproxen
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain, Bursitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.05· 8 forms Save up to 34% in classaleve
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Aleve (Naproxen Sodium) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain, Bursitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.05· 8 forms Save up to 34% in classec-naprosyn
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Ec-Naprosyn (Naproxen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain, Bursitis.
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From ~$0.05· 8 forms Save up to 34% in classnaprelan
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Naprelan (Naproxen Sodium) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain, Bursitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.05· 8 forms Save up to 34% in classnaprosyn
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Naprosyn (Naproxen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain, Bursitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.05· 8 forms Save up to 34% in classnaproxen sodium
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Naproxen Sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat Juvenile Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain, Bursitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.05· 8 forms Save up to 34% in classFrequently asked
- What treats back pain?
- Our catalog lists 6 products that may treat back pain, 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 naproxen.
- What is the best-rated treatment for back pain?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — naproxen ranks highest among the products we list for back pain. 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 back pain?
- Treatments for back pain span FDA drug classes including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. 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.