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Pharmaranks rates Dolobid 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Dolobid (Diflunisal) is a medication used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain.

Diflunisal · by Merck

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 18, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Diflunisal
Form
Tablet
Strength
Diflunisal 250MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Diflunisal 500MG **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Merck
What the pharmacy pays
~$34.89 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
NDA018445
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

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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Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Dolobid treat?
Dolobid (Diflunisal) may be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, pain, 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 Dolobid rated?
pharmaranks gives Dolobid 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 Dolobid 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 $34.89 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 Dolobid?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Dolobid. 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 Dolobid?
Dolobid is marketed by Merck. You can see Merck's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Dolobid a brand-name or generic drug?
Dolobid is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Diflunisal.
Is Dolobid available over the counter?
No. Dolobid 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 Dolobid come in?
Dolobid is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Dolobid FDA-registered?
Dolobid is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018445. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Dolobid been recalled by the FDA?
Dolobid 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 Dolobid safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Dolobid 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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