supprelin
Supprelin (Histrelin Acetate) is a medication used to treat Precocious Puberty.
Histrelin Acetate · by Shire
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Histrelin Acetate
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Histrelin Acetate EQ 0.2MG BASE/ML · Histrelin Acetate EQ 0.5MG BASE/ML · Histrelin Acetate EQ 1MG BASE/ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- precocious puberty
- Manufacturer
- Shire
- FDA application
- NDA019836
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Supprelin treat?
- Supprelin (Histrelin Acetate) may be used to treat precocious puberty, 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.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Supprelin?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Supprelin. 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 Supprelin?
- Supprelin is marketed by Shire. You can see Shire's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Supprelin a brand-name or generic drug?
- Supprelin is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Histrelin Acetate.
- Is Supprelin available over the counter?
- No. Supprelin 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 Supprelin come in?
- Supprelin is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Supprelin FDA-registered?
- Supprelin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019836. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Supprelin been recalled by the FDA?
- Supprelin 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 Supprelin safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Supprelin. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, 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.
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