Best treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus
12 products may treat systemic lupus erythematosus, spanning FDA drug classes such as calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant, b lymphocyte stimulator-specific inhibitor, antimalarial. The current highest-rated option is gengraf. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 12 drugs we list for systemic lupus erythematosus, 11 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant, b lymphocyte stimulator-specific inhibitor, antimalarial. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for systemic lupus erythematosus — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for systemic lupus erythematosus: 1. Gengraf · 2. Restasis Multidose · 3. Benlysta
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant | Generic | $53 | View → | |
| 2 | 72/100 | Prescription | Emulsion | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant | Generic | $53 | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Prescription | Injectable | B Lymphocyte Stimulator-specific Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant | Generic | $53 | View → | |
| 5 | 70/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant | Generic | $53 | View → | |
| 6 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Antimalarial | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 7 | 70/100 | Prescription | Emulsion | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant | Generic | $53 | View → | |
| 8 | 70/100 | Prescription | Drops | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant | Generic | $53 | View → | |
| 9 | 66/100 | Prescription | Capsule | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant | Generic | $53 | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Drops | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant | Generic | $53 | View → |
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gengraf
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Gengraf (Cyclosporine) is a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Myasthenia Gravis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$44.37/30· 3 formsrestasis multidose
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Restasis Multidose (Cyclosporine) is a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Myasthenia Gravis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$44.37/30· 3 formsbenlysta
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Benlysta (Belimumab) is a b lymphocyte stimulator-specific inhibitor used to treat Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
Price varies
neoral
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Neoral (Cyclosporine) is a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Myasthenia Gravis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$44.37/30· 3 formssandimmune
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Sandimmune (Cyclosporine) is a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Myasthenia Gravis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$44.37/30· 3 formssovuna
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Sovuna (Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate) is an antimalarial used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Malaria, Photosensitivity Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$4.86/30· 4 formsFrequently asked
- What treats systemic lupus erythematosus?
- Our catalog lists 12 products that may treat systemic lupus erythematosus, 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 gengraf.
- What is the best-rated treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — gengraf ranks highest among the products we list for systemic lupus erythematosus. 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 systemic lupus erythematosus?
- Treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus span FDA drug classes including calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant, b lymphocyte stimulator-specific inhibitor, antimalarial, antirheumatic 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.