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Storing Vfend, and how long it keeps

Quoted from this product’s own FDA label. Storage belongs to the product and its device, not to the drug in general — a pen and a tablet of the same medicine are kept completely differently.

• “The mildly alkaline nature of this diluent caused slight degradation of VFEND after 24 hours storage at room temperature.”

Frequently asked questions

What does Vfend treat?

Vfend (Voriconazole) may be used to treat aspergillosis, candidiasis, fusariosis, 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 Vfend work?

Vfend is a azole antifungal. Azole antifungals block a fungal enzyme (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase) that the fungus needs to make ergosterol, a key building block of its cell membrane. Without enough ergosterol the membrane becomes leaky and unstable, which stops the fungus from growing and can cause it to break apart and die.

How is Vfend rated?

pharmaranks gives Vfend a composite score of 3.2 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Vfend 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 $56.49 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 Vfend?

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

Vfend is marketed by Pfizer. You can see Pfizer's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Vfend a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Vfend available over the counter?

No. Vfend 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 Vfend come in?

Vfend is currently marketed as injectable, powder and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Vfend?

Vfend is classified as azole antifungal, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Vfend FDA-registered?

Vfend is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021464. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Vfend been recalled by the FDA?

Vfend 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 Vfend safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Vfend a recall-safety score of 64/100, 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.