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Pharmaranks rates Nolvadex 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) is a medication used to treat Breast Neoplasms, Gynecomastia, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Precocious Puberty.

Tamoxifen Citrate · by Astrazeneca

Available as a generic: Tamoxifen Citrate

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 22, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Tamoxifen Citrate
Form
Tablet
Strength
Tamoxifen Citrate EQ 10MG Base **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Tamoxifen Citrate EQ 20MG Base **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Astrazeneca
What the pharmacy pays
~$8.28 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
NDA017970
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.

Ways to save

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Request a 90-day supply

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Manufacturer copay cards & patient-assistance programs — especially for brand drugs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Nolvadex treat?
Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate) may be used to treat breast neoplasms, gynecomastia, pancreatic neoplasms, precocious puberty, 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 Nolvadex rated?
pharmaranks gives Nolvadex 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.
How much does Nolvadex 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 $8.28 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 Nolvadex?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Nolvadex. 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 Nolvadex?
Nolvadex is marketed by Astrazeneca. You can see Astrazeneca's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Nolvadex a brand-name or generic drug?
Nolvadex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Tamoxifen Citrate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Tamoxifen Citrate are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Nolvadex available over the counter?
No. Nolvadex 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 Nolvadex come in?
Nolvadex is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Nolvadex FDA-registered?
Nolvadex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017970. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Nolvadex been recalled by the FDA?
Nolvadex 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 Nolvadex safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Nolvadex 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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