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diethylpropion hydrochloride

Pharmaranks rates Diethylpropion Hydrochloride 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Diethylpropion Hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic used to treat Obesity.

Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic · by Epic Pharma LLC

Generic of Tenuate Dospan

70/100Limited · 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 19, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Form
Tablet
Strength
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride 25MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
May treat
obesity
Manufacturer
Epic Pharma LLC
What the pharmacy pays
~$7.96 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
ANDA040828
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Tablet

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

Ways to save

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Request a 90-day supply

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Frequently asked questions

What does Diethylpropion Hydrochloride treat?
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride (Diethylpropion Hydrochloride) may be used to treat obesity, 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 Diethylpropion Hydrochloride rated?
pharmaranks gives Diethylpropion Hydrochloride 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 Diethylpropion 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 $7.96 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 Diethylpropion Hydrochloride?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Diethylpropion Hydrochloride. To pay less, Diethylpropion 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 Diethylpropion Hydrochloride?
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride is marketed by Epic Pharma LLC. You can see Epic Pharma LLC's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Diethylpropion Hydrochloride a brand-name or generic drug?
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Diethylpropion Hydrochloride. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Diethylpropion Hydrochloride available over the counter?
No. Diethylpropion 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 Diethylpropion Hydrochloride come in?
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Diethylpropion Hydrochloride?
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride is classified as sympathomimetic amine anorectic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Diethylpropion Hydrochloride FDA-registered?
Diethylpropion Hydrochloride is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA040828. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Diethylpropion Hydrochloride been recalled by the FDA?
Diethylpropion 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 Diethylpropion Hydrochloride safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Diethylpropion Hydrochloride 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.

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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