casodex

Frequently asked questions

What does Casodex treat?

Casodex (Bicalutamide) may be used to treat prostatic neoplasms, 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 Casodex rated?

pharmaranks gives Casodex a composite score of 3.5 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 Casodex 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 $12.17 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 Casodex?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Casodex. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Casodex?

Casodex is marketed by Astrazeneca. You can see Astrazeneca's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Casodex a brand-name or generic drug?

Casodex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Bicalutamide. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Bicalutamide are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Casodex available over the counter?

No. Casodex 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 Casodex come in?

Casodex is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Casodex?

Casodex is classified as androgen receptor inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Casodex FDA-registered?

Casodex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA022310. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Casodex been recalled by the FDA?

Casodex 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 Casodex safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Casodex a recall-safety score of 70/100, 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.