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Pharmaranks rates Norvir 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Norvir (Ritonavir) is a medication used to treat Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

Ritonavir · by Abbvie

72/100Limited · 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 24, 2026·How we rate
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This medication~$19.66/30
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Ritonavir
Form
Powder, Tablet
Strength
Ritonavir 80MG/ML
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Abbvie
What the pharmacy pays
~$19.66 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
NDA020659
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Powder and Tablet

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

Ways to save

Ask for the generic

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Request a 90-day supply

Bulk fills usually lower the per-dose price vs monthly refills.

Use copay cards

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Norvir treat?
Norvir (Ritonavir) may be used to treat acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, 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 Norvir rated?
pharmaranks gives Norvir a composite score of 3.6 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 Norvir 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 $19.66 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, Nevirapine — about $4.55 on the same basis.
Is there a coupon or discount for Norvir?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Norvir. 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 Norvir?
Norvir is marketed by Abbvie. You can see Abbvie's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Norvir a brand-name or generic drug?
Norvir is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ritonavir.
Is Norvir available over the counter?
No. Norvir 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 Norvir come in?
Norvir is currently marketed as powder and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Norvir FDA-registered?
Norvir is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020659. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Norvir been recalled by the FDA?
Norvir 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 Norvir safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Norvir a recall-safety score of 72/100, 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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