reclast

Frequently asked questions

What does Reclast treat?

Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) may be used to treat bone neoplasms, hypercalcemia, multiple myeloma, extramammary paget disease, 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 Reclast work?

Reclast is a bisphosphonate. Bisphosphonates stick to the mineral surface of bone, especially where it is being broken down. When the bone-dissolving cells (osteoclasts) take the drug up, it disables or kills them, slowing bone loss and helping keep bones denser and stronger.

How is Reclast rated?

pharmaranks gives Reclast a composite score of 3.4 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 Reclast 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 $0.47 per ml, 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 Reclast?

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

Reclast is marketed by Sandoz. You can see Sandoz's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Reclast a brand-name or generic drug?

Reclast is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Zoledronic Acid. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Zoledronic Acid are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Reclast available over the counter?

No. Reclast 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 Reclast come in?

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

What class of drug is Reclast?

Reclast is classified as bisphosphonate, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Reclast FDA-registered?

Reclast is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA022080. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Reclast been recalled by the FDA?

Reclast 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 Reclast safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Reclast a recall-safety score of 68/100, 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.