Best treatments for neuroblastoma
10 products may treat neuroblastoma, spanning FDA drug classes such as alkylating drug, retinoid, topoisomerase inhibitor. The current highest-rated option is ivra. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 10 drugs we list for neuroblastoma, 2 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as alkylating drug, retinoid, topoisomerase inhibitor. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for neuroblastoma — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Alkylating Drug | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Retinoid | Generic | $155 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Retinoid | Generic | $155 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Topoisomerase Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | — | No data | — | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | Topoisomerase Inhibitor | No data | — | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Alkylating Drug | No data | — | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Kit | Alkylating Drug | No data | — | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Kit | Alkylating Drug | No data | — | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Glycolipid Disialoganglioside-directed Antibody | No data | — | View → |
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ivra
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ivra (Melphalan Hydrochloride) is an alkylating drug used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Multiple Myeloma, Neuroblastoma, Ovarian Neoplasms.
Price varies
absorica
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Absorica (Isotretinoin) is a retinoid used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Leukemia, Neuroblastoma.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$120.07/30· 5 forms Save up to 31% in classabsorica ld
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Absorica Ld (Isotretinoin) is a retinoid used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Leukemia, Neuroblastoma.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$120.07/30· 5 forms Save up to 31% in class
avopef
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Avopef (Etoposide) is a topoisomerase inhibitor used to treat Urinary Bladder Neoplasms, Brain Neoplasms, Lung Neoplasms, Mycosis Fungoides.
Price varies
danyelza
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Danyelza (Naxitamab-Gqgk) is a medication used to treat Neuroblastoma.
Price varies
etoposide
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Etoposide is a topoisomerase inhibitor used to treat Urinary Bladder Neoplasms, Brain Neoplasms, Lung Neoplasms, Mycosis Fungoides.
Price varies
Frequently asked
- What treats neuroblastoma?
- Our catalog lists 10 products that may treat neuroblastoma, 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 ivra.
- What is the best-rated treatment for neuroblastoma?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — ivra ranks highest among the products we list for neuroblastoma. 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 neuroblastoma?
- Treatments for neuroblastoma span FDA drug classes including alkylating drug, retinoid, topoisomerase inhibitor, glycolipid disialoganglioside-directed antibody. 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.