gemzar

Frequently asked questions

What does Gemzar treat?

Gemzar (Gemcitabine Hydrochloride) may be used to treat breast neoplasms, non-small-cell lung carcinoma, ovarian neoplasms, pancreatic ductal carcinoma, 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 Gemzar work?

Gemzar 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 Gemzar 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 $599.88 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. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Capecitabine — about $14.21 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Gemzar?

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

Gemzar is marketed by Lilly. You can see Lilly's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Gemzar a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Gemzar available over the counter?

No. Gemzar 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 Gemzar come in?

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

What class of drug is Gemzar?

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

Is Gemzar FDA-registered?

Gemzar is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020509. You can verify this on its official FDA label.