renagel

Frequently asked questions

What does Renagel treat?

Renagel (Sevelamer Hydrochloride) may be used to treat hyperphosphatemia, 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 Renagel rated?

pharmaranks gives Renagel 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.

How much does Renagel 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 $32.31 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, Sevelamer Carbonate — about $6.60 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Renagel?

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

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

Is Renagel a brand-name or generic drug?

Renagel is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Sevelamer Hydrochloride.

Is Renagel available over the counter?

No. Renagel 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 Renagel come in?

Renagel is currently marketed as tablet and capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Renagel FDA-registered?

Renagel is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021179. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Renagel been recalled by the FDA?

Renagel 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 Renagel safe?

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