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Pharmaranks rates Wellcovorin 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Wellcovorin (Leucovorin Calcium) is a folate analog used to treat Megaloblastic Anemia, Folic Acid Deficiency, Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions.

Leucovorin Calcium · by Glaxosmithkline

Available as a generic: Leucovorin Calcium

70/100Limited · 1 source

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 →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Leucovorin Calcium
Drug class
Folate Analog
Form
Injectable, Solution, Tablet
Strength
Leucovorin Calcium EQ 25MG Base **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Leucovorin Calcium EQ 5MG Base **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Glaxosmithkline
What the pharmacy pays
~$59.34 for 30 — not your price
FDA application
NDA018342
Availability
Discontinued (per FDA)

Drug class

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution and Tablet

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Wellcovorin treat?
Wellcovorin (Leucovorin Calcium) may be used to treat megaloblastic anemia, folic acid deficiency, drug-related side effects and adverse reactions, 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 is Wellcovorin rated?
pharmaranks gives Wellcovorin a composite score of 3.5 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 Wellcovorin 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 $59.34 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 Wellcovorin?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Wellcovorin. 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 Wellcovorin?
Wellcovorin is marketed by Glaxosmithkline. You can see Glaxosmithkline's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Wellcovorin a brand-name or generic drug?
Wellcovorin is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Leucovorin Calcium. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Leucovorin Calcium are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Wellcovorin available over the counter?
No. Wellcovorin 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 Wellcovorin come in?
Wellcovorin is currently marketed as injectable, solution and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Wellcovorin?
Wellcovorin is classified as folate analog, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Wellcovorin FDA-registered?
Wellcovorin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018342. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Wellcovorin been recalled by the FDA?
Wellcovorin 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 Wellcovorin safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Wellcovorin a recall-safety score of 70/100, 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.

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