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Pharmaranks rates Canagliflozin 3.4/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Canagliflozin is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor used to treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor · by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd

Generic of Invokana

68/100Limited · 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 22, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Canagliflozin
Form
Tablet
Strength
Canagliflozin 100MG · Canagliflozin 300MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
FDA application
ANDA210386
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Tablet

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Canagliflozin treat?
Canagliflozin (Canagliflozin) may be used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, 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 Canagliflozin rated?
pharmaranks gives Canagliflozin 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.
Is there a coupon or discount for Canagliflozin?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Canagliflozin. To pay less, Canagliflozin 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 Canagliflozin?
Canagliflozin is marketed by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. You can see Aurobindo Pharma Ltd's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Canagliflozin a brand-name or generic drug?
Canagliflozin is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Canagliflozin. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Canagliflozin available over the counter?
No. Canagliflozin 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 Canagliflozin come in?
Canagliflozin is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Canagliflozin?
Canagliflozin is classified as sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Canagliflozin FDA-registered?
Canagliflozin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA210386. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Canagliflozin been recalled by the FDA?
Canagliflozin 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 Canagliflozin safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Canagliflozin 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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