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atomoxetine hydrochloride

Pharmaranks rates Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Atomoxetine Hydrochloride is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity.

Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor · by Actavis Elizabeth

Generic of Atoncy

72/100Limited · 1 source

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 →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
Form
Capsule, Solution
Strength
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 100MG · Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 18MG · Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 25MG · Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 40MG · Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 60MG · Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 80MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
Manufacturer
Actavis Elizabeth
What the pharmacy pays
~$14.50 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
ANDA078940
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Capsule and Solution

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

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Frequently asked questions

What does Atomoxetine Hydrochloride treat?
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride (Atomoxetine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, 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 is Atomoxetine Hydrochloride rated?
pharmaranks gives Atomoxetine Hydrochloride a composite score of 3.6 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 Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 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 $14.50 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 Atomoxetine Hydrochloride?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Atomoxetine Hydrochloride. To pay less, Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 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 Atomoxetine Hydrochloride?
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride is marketed by Actavis Elizabeth. You can see Actavis Elizabeth's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Atomoxetine Hydrochloride a brand-name or generic drug?
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Atomoxetine Hydrochloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Atomoxetine Hydrochloride available over the counter?
No. Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 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 Atomoxetine Hydrochloride come in?
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride is currently marketed as capsule and solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Atomoxetine Hydrochloride?
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride is classified as norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Atomoxetine Hydrochloride FDA-registered?
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA078940. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Atomoxetine Hydrochloride been recalled by the FDA?
Atomoxetine Hydrochloride 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 Atomoxetine Hydrochloride safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Atomoxetine Hydrochloride a recall-safety score of 72/100, 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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