Best treatments for glioblastoma
9 products may treat glioblastoma, spanning FDA drug classes such as vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor, alkylating drug. The current highest-rated option is alymsys. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 9 drugs we list for glioblastoma, 1 is available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor, alkylating drug. 4 of 9 carry a safety score, from 72 to 72 out of 100. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for glioblastoma — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for glioblastoma: 1. Alymsys · 2. Avastin · 3. Gliadel
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | 72/100 | Prescription | Wafer | Alkylating Drug | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 72/100 | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Kit | Alkylating Drug | No data | — | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Alkylating Drug | Generic | $143 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → |
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Full ranking · 9 treatments
alymsys
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Alymsys (Bevacizumab-Maly) is a medication used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Fallopian Tube Neoplasms, Glioblastoma.
Price varies
avastin
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Avastin (Bevacizumab) is a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Fallopian Tube Neoplasms, Glioblastoma.
Price varies
gliadel
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gliadel (Carmustine) is an alkylating drug used to treat Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms, Ependymoma.
Price varies
mvasi
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Mvasi (Bevacizumab-Awwb) is a medication used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Fallopian Tube Neoplasms, Glioblastoma.
Price varies
avzivi
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Avzivi (Bevacizumab-Tnjn) is a medication used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms, Fallopian Tube Neoplasms, Glioblastoma.
Price varies
bicnu
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Bicnu (Carmustine) is an alkylating drug used to treat Brain Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Colonic Neoplasms, Ependymoma.
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Frequently asked
- What treats glioblastoma?
- Our catalog lists 9 products that may treat glioblastoma, 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 alymsys.
- What is the best-rated treatment for glioblastoma?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — alymsys ranks highest among the products we list for glioblastoma. 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 glioblastoma?
- Treatments for glioblastoma span FDA drug classes including vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor, alkylating 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.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status