nabumetone

Frequently asked questions

What does Nabumetone treat?

Nabumetone (Nabumetone) may be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, 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 does Nabumetone work?

Nabumetone is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs block cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes that your body uses to make prostaglandins, the chemicals behind pain, swelling, and fever. Lowering prostaglandins eases pain and inflammation and brings down a high temperature.

How is Nabumetone rated?

pharmaranks gives Nabumetone a composite score of 3.4 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 Nabumetone 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 $4.00 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 Nabumetone?

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

Nabumetone is marketed by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. You can see Aurobindo Pharma Ltd's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Nabumetone a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Nabumetone available over the counter?

No. Nabumetone 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 Nabumetone come in?

Nabumetone is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Nabumetone?

Nabumetone is classified as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Nabumetone FDA-registered?

Nabumetone is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA090516. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Nabumetone been recalled by the FDA?

Nabumetone 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 Nabumetone safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Nabumetone a recall-safety score of 68/100, 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.