cubicin

Frequently asked questions

What does Cubicin treat?

Cubicin (Daptomycin) may be used to treat bacteremia, bacterial skin diseases, 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 Cubicin rated?

pharmaranks gives Cubicin 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 Cubicin 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 $623.06 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 Cubicin?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Cubicin. 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 Cubicin?

Cubicin is marketed by Cubist Pharms LLC. You can see Cubist Pharms LLC's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Cubicin a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Cubicin available over the counter?

No. Cubicin 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 Cubicin come in?

Cubicin is currently marketed as powder, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Cubicin?

Cubicin is classified as lipopeptide antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Cubicin FDA-registered?

Cubicin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021572. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Cubicin been recalled by the FDA?

Cubicin 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 Cubicin safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Cubicin 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.