Best treatments for human influenza
4 products may treat human influenza, spanning FDA drug classes such as influenza a m2 protein inhibitor, neuraminidase inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is gocovri. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 4 drugs we list for human influenza, 2 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as influenza a m2 protein inhibitor, neuraminidase inhibitor. 2 of 4 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 human influenza — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
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Top-rated picks for human influenza: 1. Gocovri · 2. Relenza · 3. Rapivab
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Influenza A M2 Protein Inhibitor | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Powder | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Neuraminidase Inhibitor | Generic | $0 | View → |
Full ranking · 4 treatments
gocovri
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gocovri (Amantadine Hydrochloride) is an influenza a m2 protein inhibitor used to treat Drug-Induced Dyskinesia, Dystonia, Human Influenza, Parkinson Disease.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.49/30· 3 formsrelenza
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Relenza (Zanamivir) is a medication used to treat Human Influenza.
Price varies
rapivab
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Rapivab (Peramivir) is a medication used to treat Human Influenza.
Price varies
tamiflu
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Tamiflu (Oseltamivir Phosphate) is a neuraminidase inhibitor used to treat Human Influenza.
Pharmacy pays
$0.15 /mL
Frequently asked
- What treats human influenza?
- Our catalog lists 4 products that may treat human influenza, 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 gocovri.
- What is the best-rated treatment for human influenza?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — gocovri ranks highest among the products we list for human influenza. 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 human influenza?
- Treatments for human influenza span FDA drug classes including influenza a m2 protein inhibitor, neuraminidase inhibitor. 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