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pemetrexed disodium

Pharmaranks rates Pemetrexed Disodium 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Pemetrexed Disodium is a folate analog metabolic inhibitor used to treat Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma, Mesothelial Neoplasms.

Folate Analog Metabolic Inhibitor · by Amneal

Generic of Alimta

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 18, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Pemetrexed Disodium
Form
Injectable
Strength
Pemetrexed Disodium EQ 100MG BASE/VIAL · Pemetrexed Disodium EQ 500MG BASE/VIAL
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
Manufacturer
Amneal
FDA application
ANDA210047
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

How this class works, per Methotrexate - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

Dosage forms

Injectable

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Pemetrexed Disodium treat?
Pemetrexed Disodium (Pemetrexed Disodium) may be used to treat non-small-cell lung carcinoma, mesothelial neoplasms, 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 Pemetrexed Disodium work?
Pemetrexed Disodium is a folate analog metabolic inhibitor. Folate analog metabolic inhibitors like methotrexate block the enzyme that converts folate into its usable form, starving fast-dividing cells of the building blocks for DNA. At low doses they also calm an overactive immune system and reduce inflammation.
How is Pemetrexed Disodium rated?
pharmaranks gives Pemetrexed Disodium 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.
Is there a coupon or discount for Pemetrexed Disodium?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Pemetrexed Disodium. To pay less, Pemetrexed Disodium 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 Pemetrexed Disodium?
Pemetrexed Disodium is marketed by Amneal. You can see Amneal's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Pemetrexed Disodium a brand-name or generic drug?
Pemetrexed Disodium is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Pemetrexed Disodium. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Pemetrexed Disodium available over the counter?
No. Pemetrexed Disodium 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 Pemetrexed Disodium come in?
Pemetrexed Disodium is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Pemetrexed Disodium?
Pemetrexed Disodium is classified as folate analog metabolic inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Pemetrexed Disodium FDA-registered?
Pemetrexed Disodium is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA210047. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Pemetrexed Disodium been recalled by the FDA?
Pemetrexed Disodium 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 Pemetrexed Disodium safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Pemetrexed Disodium 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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