zometa

Frequently asked questions

What does Zometa treat?

Zometa (Zoledronic Acid) may be used to treat bone neoplasms, hypercalcemia, multiple myeloma, extramammary paget disease, 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 Zometa work?

Zometa is a bisphosphonate. Bisphosphonates stick to the mineral surface of bone, especially where it is being broken down. When the bone-dissolving cells (osteoclasts) take the drug up, it disables or kills them, slowing bone loss and helping keep bones denser and stronger.

How is Zometa rated?

pharmaranks gives Zometa 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 Zometa 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 $0.47 per ml, 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 Zometa?

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

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

Is Zometa a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Zometa available over the counter?

No. Zometa 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 Zometa come in?

Zometa is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Zometa?

Zometa is classified as bisphosphonate, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Zometa FDA-registered?

Zometa is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021386. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Zometa been recalled by the FDA?

Zometa 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 Zometa safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Zometa 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.