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Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container (Ceftriaxone Sodium) is a cephalosporin antibacterial used to treat Acinetobacter Infections, Infectious Bone Diseases, Chancroid, Clostridium Infections.

Ceftriaxone Sodium · by Hoffmann La Roche

Available as a generic: Ceftriaxone

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This medication~$42.96/30
Cheapest in class · cefazolin and dextrose~$29.65/30
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Ceftriaxone Sodium
Form
Injectable
Strength
Ceftriaxone Sodium EQ 10MG BASE/ML **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Ceftriaxone Sodium EQ 20MG BASE/ML **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Ceftriaxone Sodium EQ 40MG BASE/ML **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Hoffmann La Roche
What the pharmacy pays
~$42.96 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
NDA050624
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

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

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Injectable

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

Ways to save

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Frequently asked questions

What does Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container treat?
Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container (Ceftriaxone Sodium) may be used to treat acinetobacter infections, infectious bone diseases, chancroid, clostridium infections, enteritis, epididymitis, 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 Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container work?
Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container is a cephalosporin antibacterial. Cephalosporins kill bacteria by blocking the proteins they use to build their cell walls. Without an intact wall, the bacterium cannot hold its shape and dies, which clears the infection.
How much does Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container 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 $42.96 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, Cefazolin and Dextrose — about $29.65 on the same basis.
Is there a coupon or discount for Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container. 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 Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container?
Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container is marketed by Hoffmann La Roche. You can see Hoffmann La Roche's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container a brand-name or generic drug?
Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ceftriaxone Sodium. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Ceftriaxone Sodium are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container available over the counter?
No. Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container 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 Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container come in?
Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container?
Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container is classified as cephalosporin antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container FDA-registered?
Rocephin W/ Dextrose in Plastic Container is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050624. 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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