opdivo

Storing Opdivo, and how long it keeps

Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.

• “Discard diluted solution if not used within 8 hours from the time of preparation; or • under refrigeration at 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and protected from light for no more than 7 days from the time of preparation to end of infusion.”
• “Discard diluted solution if not used within 7 days from the time of preparation.”

Frequently asked questions

What does Opdivo treat?

Opdivo (Nivolumab) may be used to treat urinary bladder neoplasms, non-small-cell lung carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, kidney neoplasms, lymphoma, melanoma, 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 Opdivo rated?

pharmaranks gives Opdivo 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.

Is there a coupon or discount for Opdivo?

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

Opdivo is marketed by Bristol Myers Squibb. You can see Bristol Myers Squibb's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Opdivo a brand-name or generic drug?

Opdivo is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Nivolumab.

Is Opdivo available over the counter?

No. Opdivo 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 Opdivo come in?

Opdivo is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Opdivo?

Opdivo is classified as programmed death receptor-1 blocking antibody, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Opdivo FDA-registered?

Opdivo is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number BLA125527. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Opdivo been recalled by the FDA?

Opdivo 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 Opdivo safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Opdivo 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.