ampicillin sodium

Frequently asked questions

What does Ampicillin Sodium treat?

Ampicillin Sodium (Ampicillin Sodium) may be used to treat actinomycosis, human bites, bacillary dysentery, bacterial endocarditis, escherichia coli infections, gonorrhea, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Ampicillin Sodium 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 $13.42 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 Sodium?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ampicillin Sodium. To pay less, Ampicillin Sodium 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 Sodium?

Ampicillin Sodium is marketed by Apothecon. You can see Apothecon's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Ampicillin Sodium a brand-name or generic drug?

Ampicillin Sodium is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Ampicillin Sodium. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Ampicillin Sodium available over the counter?

No. Ampicillin Sodium 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 Sodium come in?

Ampicillin Sodium is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Ampicillin Sodium?

Ampicillin Sodium is classified as penicillin-class antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Ampicillin Sodium FDA-registered?

Ampicillin Sodium is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA062860. You can verify this on its official FDA label.