tenuate

Frequently asked questions

What does Tenuate treat?

Tenuate (Diethylpropion Hydrochloride) may be used to treat obesity, 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 Tenuate 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 $7.96 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.

Is there a coupon or discount for Tenuate?

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

Tenuate is marketed by Mpp Pharma. You can see Mpp Pharma's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Tenuate a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Tenuate available over the counter?

No. Tenuate 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 Tenuate come in?

Tenuate is currently marketed as tablet and tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Tenuate?

Tenuate is classified as sympathomimetic amine anorectic, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Tenuate FDA-registered?

Tenuate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA011722. You can verify this on its official FDA label.