Best treatments for scabies
4 products may treat scabies, spanning FDA drug classes such as antiparasitic, pediculicide, pyrethroid. The current highest-rated option is sklice. 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 scabies, all are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as antiparasitic, pediculicide, pyrethroid. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for scabies — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for scabies: 1. Sklice · 2. Stromectol · 3. Elimite
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Topical | Antiparasitic | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Antiparasitic | Generic | $3 | View → | |
| 3 | 68/100 | Prescription | Topical | Pyrethroid | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Antiparasitic | Generic | $3 | View → |
Full ranking · 4 treatments
sklice
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Sklice (Ivermectin) is an antiparasitic used to treat Ascariasis, Elephantiasis, Mansonelliasis, Onchocerciasis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.25· 4 forms
stromectol
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Stromectol (Ivermectin) is an antiparasitic used to treat Ascariasis, Elephantiasis, Mansonelliasis, Onchocerciasis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.25· 4 formselimite
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Elimite (Permethrin) is a pyrethroid used to treat Lice Infestations, Scabies.
Pharmacy pays
$0.23 /g
soolantra
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Soolantra (Ivermectin) is an antiparasitic used to treat Ascariasis, Elephantiasis, Mansonelliasis, Onchocerciasis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.25· 4 formsFrequently asked
- What treats scabies?
- Our catalog lists 4 products that may treat scabies, 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 sklice.
- What is the best-rated treatment for scabies?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — sklice ranks highest among the products we list for scabies. 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 scabies?
- Treatments for scabies span FDA drug classes including antiparasitic, pediculicide, pyrethroid. 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.