gvs

Frequently asked questions

What does Gvs treat?

Gvs (Gentian Violet) may be used to treat chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis, cutaneous candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, staphylococcal skin infections, 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 much does Gvs 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 $0.05 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 Gvs?

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

Gvs is marketed by Savage Labs. You can see Savage Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Gvs a brand-name or generic drug?

Gvs is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Gentian Violet. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Gvs available over the counter?

No. Gvs 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 Gvs come in?

Gvs is currently marketed as suppository, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Gvs FDA-registered?

Gvs is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA083513. You can verify this on its official FDA label.