daptomycin

Storing Daptomycin, and how long it keeps

Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.

• “• There are other formulations of daptomycin that have differences concerning storage and reconstitution.”
• “ration of Daptomycin for Injection There are other formulations of daptomycin that have differences concerning reconstitution and storage.”
• “Do not exceed the In-Use storage conditions of the reconstituted and diluted solutions of daptomycin for injection described below.”

Frequently asked questions

What does Daptomycin treat?

Daptomycin (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 much does Daptomycin 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 Daptomycin?

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

Daptomycin is marketed by Hangzhou Zhongmei. You can see Hangzhou Zhongmei's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Daptomycin a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Daptomycin available over the counter?

No. Daptomycin 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 Daptomycin come in?

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

What class of drug is Daptomycin?

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

Is Daptomycin FDA-registered?

Daptomycin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA215215. You can verify this on its official FDA label.