What treats pemphigus?

Our catalog lists 2 products that may treat pemphigus, 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 chloroquine phosphate.

What is the best-rated treatment for pemphigus?

By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — chloroquine phosphate ranks highest among the products we list for pemphigus. 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 pemphigus?

Treatments for pemphigus span FDA drug classes including antimalarial. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.

Best treatments for pemphigus

2 products may treat pemphigus, spanning FDA drug classes such as antimalarial. The current highest-rated option is chloroquine phosphate. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.

Quick answer: Of the 2 drugs we list for pemphigus, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, spanning classes such as antimalarial. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for pemphigus — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 11, 2026·How we rate

Treatments we list for pemphigus
#	Drug	Rating	Type	Form	Class	Generic?	Pharmacy pays
1	Chloroquine Phosphate	70/100	Prescription	Tablet	Antimalarial	No data	—	View →
2	Ridaura Boxed warning	Not yet rated	Prescription	Capsule	—	No data	—	View →

Full ranking · 2 treatments

#2 of 6 in Antimalarial

chloroquine phosphate

PrescriptionFDA-sourced

70/100

Chloroquine Phosphate is an antimalarial used to treat Amebiasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, Avian Malaria.

(2 data points)

antimalarialamebiasisarthritis, rheumatoid

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ridaura

Boxed warning

PrescriptionFDA-sourced

New

Ridaura (Auranofin) is a medication used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Pemphigus, Psoriatic Arthritis.

arthritis, rheumatoidpemphigusarthritis, psoriatic

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Frequently asked

What treats pemphigus?: Our catalog lists 2 products that may treat pemphigus, 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 chloroquine phosphate.
What is the best-rated treatment for pemphigus?: By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — chloroquine phosphate ranks highest among the products we list for pemphigus. 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 pemphigus?: Treatments for pemphigus span FDA drug classes including antimalarial. 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.