
ampicillin and sulbactam
Pharmaranks rates Ampicillin and Sulbactam 3.4/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Ampicillin and Sulbactam is a combination medicine containing Ampicillin Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium.
Ampicillin Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium · by Sandoz
Generic of Unasyn
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Ampicillin Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Ampicillin Sodium EQ 10GM BASE/VIAL; Sulbactam Sodium EQ 5GM BASE/VIAL
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- Manufacturer
- Sandoz
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$13.74 for 30 — not your price
- FDA application
- ANDA065240
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
Ask for the generic
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Request a 90-day supply
Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.
Use copay cards
Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is Ampicillin and Sulbactam rated?
- pharmaranks gives Ampicillin and Sulbactam a composite score of 3.4 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- How much does Ampicillin and Sulbactam cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $13.74 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Ampicillin and Sulbactam?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ampicillin and Sulbactam. To pay less, Ampicillin and Sulbactam is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Ampicillin and Sulbactam?
- Ampicillin and Sulbactam is marketed by Sandoz. You can see Sandoz's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Ampicillin and Sulbactam a brand-name or generic drug?
- Ampicillin and Sulbactam is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Ampicillin Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Ampicillin and Sulbactam available over the counter?
- No. Ampicillin and Sulbactam is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Ampicillin and Sulbactam come in?
- Ampicillin and Sulbactam is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Ampicillin and Sulbactam FDA-registered?
- Ampicillin and Sulbactam is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA065240. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Ampicillin and Sulbactam been recalled by the FDA?
- Ampicillin and Sulbactam has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Ampicillin and Sulbactam safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Ampicillin and Sulbactam a recall-safety score of 68/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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