sodium pertechnetate tc 99m
Pharmaranks rates Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m (Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate) is a medication supplied as a solution.
Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate · by Mallinckrodt
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate
- Form
- Solution
- Strength
- Technetium TC-99M Sodium Pertechnetate 10-60mCi/ML **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**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
- Mallinckrodt
- FDA application
- NDA017725
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Dosage forms
Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m rated?
- pharmaranks gives Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m. 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 Pertechnetate Tc 99m?
- Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m is marketed by Mallinckrodt. You can see Mallinckrodt's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m a brand-name or generic drug?
- Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Technetium Tc-99m Sodium Pertechnetate.
- Is Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m available over the counter?
- No. Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m 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 Pertechnetate Tc 99m come in?
- Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m FDA-registered?
- Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017725. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m been recalled by the FDA?
- Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m 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 Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m a recall-safety score of 72/100, 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.
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.
What people report to the FDA about TECHNETIUM TC-99M SODIUM PERTECHNETATE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 74 reports naming TECHNETIUM TC-99M SODIUM PERTECHNETATE — the active ingredient in Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m, and the FDA flagged 31% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- product preparation error23 reports
- radioisotope scan abnormal19 reports
- scan myocardial perfusion abnormal15 reports
- bone scan abnormal8 reports
- inappropriate schedule of product administration7 reports
- product preparation issue6 reports
- nausea4 reports
- pyrexia3 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean TECHNETIUM TC-99M SODIUM PERTECHNETATE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 26, 2026.
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