sodium heparin

Frequently asked questions

What does Sodium Heparin treat?

Sodium Heparin (Heparin Sodium) may be used to treat unstable angina, cerebral infarction, coronary thrombosis, myocardial infarction, postoperative complications, pulmonary embolism, 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 much does Sodium Heparin 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 $2.12 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 Sodium Heparin?

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

Sodium Heparin is marketed by Abraxis Pharm. You can see Abraxis Pharm's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Sodium Heparin a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Sodium Heparin available over the counter?

No. Sodium Heparin 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 Sodium Heparin come in?

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

What class of drug is Sodium Heparin?

Sodium Heparin is classified as anti-coagulant, unfractionated heparin, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Sodium Heparin FDA-registered?

Sodium Heparin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017033. You can verify this on its official FDA label.