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Questran Light (Cholestyramine) is a bile acid sequestrant.

Cholestyramine · by Bristol-Myers

Available as a generic: Cholestyramine

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Lower-cost optionsSave up to 58%
This medication~$20.16/30
Cheapest in class · colesevelam hydrochloride~$8.45/30
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Cholestyramine
Form
Powder
Strength
Cholestyramine EQ 4GM RESIN/PACKET **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Cholestyramine EQ 4GM RESIN/SCOOPFUL **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Bristol-Myers
What the pharmacy pays
~$20.16 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
NDA019669
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

Dosage forms

Powder

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

How much does Questran Light 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 $20.16 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, Colesevelam Hydrochloride — about $8.45 on the same basis.
Is there a coupon or discount for Questran Light?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Questran Light. 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 Questran Light?
Questran Light is marketed by Bristol-Myers. You can see Bristol-Myers's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Questran Light a brand-name or generic drug?
Questran Light is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Cholestyramine. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Cholestyramine are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Questran Light available over the counter?
No. Questran Light 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 Questran Light come in?
Questran Light is currently marketed as powder, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Questran Light?
Questran Light is classified as bile acid sequestrant, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Questran Light FDA-registered?
Questran Light is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019669. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

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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