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Pharmaranks rates Glutethimide 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Glutethimide is a medication used to treat Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders.

Generic · by Lannett Co Inc

Generic of Doriden

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 21, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Glutethimide
Form
Tablet
Strength
Glutethimide 500MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
Manufacturer
Lannett Co Inc
FDA application
ANDA085571
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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Glutethimide treat?
Glutethimide (Glutethimide) may be used to treat sleep initiation and maintenance disorders, 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 Glutethimide rated?
pharmaranks gives Glutethimide 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.
Is there a coupon or discount for Glutethimide?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Glutethimide. To pay less, Glutethimide 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 Glutethimide?
Glutethimide is marketed by Lannett Co Inc. You can see Lannett Co Inc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Glutethimide a brand-name or generic drug?
Glutethimide is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Glutethimide. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Glutethimide available over the counter?
No. Glutethimide 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 Glutethimide come in?
Glutethimide is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Glutethimide FDA-registered?
Glutethimide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA085571. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Glutethimide been recalled by the FDA?
Glutethimide 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 Glutethimide safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Glutethimide 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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