FDA pharmacologic class
Iron Chelator
3 medicines are in FDA's class of iron chelators: deferasirox (Jadenu), deferiprone (Ferriprox) and deferoxamine (Desferal). All 3 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is deferasirox 360 mg tablet at $1.25 per tablet (NADAC).
Which medicines are iron chelator?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferasirox | Jadenu, Exjade | 20 labelers | $1.25 per tablet 360 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 1 |
| Deferiprone | Ferriprox | 4 labelers | n/a | Yes | A presentation being discontinued | 0 |
| Deferoxamine | Desferal | 4 labelers | n/a | No | No current entry | 1 |
Source: FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (NDC Directory, openFDA); CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price