fluoroplex

Frequently asked questions

What does Fluoroplex treat?

Fluoroplex (Fluorouracil) may be used to treat breast neoplasms, basal cell carcinoma, colonic neoplasms, head and neck neoplasms, keratosis, pancreatic 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 does Fluoroplex work?

Fluoroplex is a nucleoside metabolic inhibitor. Nucleoside metabolic inhibitors are fake DNA building blocks that fast-dividing cancer cells mistake for the real thing. Once inside, they get incorporated into the cell's DNA and also block enzymes such as ribonucleotide reductase, which together halt DNA copying and cause the cancer cell to die.

How much does Fluoroplex 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 $0.61 per ml, 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 Fluoroplex?

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

Fluoroplex is marketed by Chartwell Rx. You can see Chartwell Rx's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Fluoroplex a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Fluoroplex available over the counter?

No. Fluoroplex 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 Fluoroplex come in?

Fluoroplex is currently marketed as topical and solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Fluoroplex?

Fluoroplex is classified as nucleoside metabolic inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Fluoroplex FDA-registered?

Fluoroplex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA016988. You can verify this on its official FDA label.