Labeled for this condition
Medicines for osteoarthritis
27 medicines have an FDA label indicated for osteoarthritis; 27 are listed from generic labelers and 2 have a presentation in shortage now (FDA files, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for osteoarthritis?
Each label names the condition in its indications; the record shows the label's words. A list of labeled medicines is not a treatment plan.
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | Advil, Motrin, Caldolor | 245 labelers | $0.0573 per tablet 800 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 40 |
| Hydrocortisone | Solu-Cortef, Alkindi, Cortef | 49 labelers | $0.0613 per gram 1% cream | No | A presentation being discontinued | 7 |
| Naproxen | Aleve, Naprelan, Bayer | 139 labelers | $0.0565 per tablet 500 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 8 |
| Diclofenac | Voltaren, Zipsor, Cambia | 149 labelers | $0.0619 per tablet 75 mg tablet | Yes | A presentation being discontinued | 6 |
| Prednisone | none listed | 45 labelers | $0.0643 per tablet 20 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 10 |
| Triamcinolone | Kenalog, Triesence, Nasacort | 73 labelers | $0.0452 per gram 0.1% cream | No | Listed; available | 27 |
| Dexamethasone | Ozurdex, Maxidex, Hemady | 60 labelers | $0.193 per tablet 4 mg tablet | No | In shortage | 8 |
| Celecoxib | Celebrex, Vyscoxa | 63 labelers | $0.0762 per capsule 200 mg capsule | Yes | No current entry | 2 |
| Meloxicam | Qamzova, Xifyrm, Zybic | 43 labelers | $0.0166 per tablet 7.5 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 3 |
| Methylprednisolone | Solu-Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Medrol | 35 labelers | $0.121 per tablet 4 mg tablet | No | In shortage | 46 |
| Etodolac | none listed | 30 labelers | $0.262 per tablet 400 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Indomethacin | Indocin | 31 labelers | $0.210 per capsule 75 mg capsule | Yes | No current entry | 9 |
| Nabumetone | Relafen | 28 labelers | $0.128 per tablet 500 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 1 |
| Prednisolone | Orapred, Pred | 25 labelers | $4.72 per mL 1% eye drop | No | No current entry | 9 |
| Diclofenac and misoprostol | Arthrotec | 10 labelers | $0.665 per tablet 50-0.2 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 7 |
| Piroxicam | none listed | 10 labelers | $0.215 per capsule 20 mg capsule | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Famotidine and ibuprofen | none listed | 16 labelers | $0.714 per unit 800-26.6 mg | Yes | No current entry | 1 |
| Sulindac | none listed | 7 labelers | $0.189 per tablet 150 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 1 |
| Fenoprofen | none listed | 6 labelers | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Oxaprozin | Coxanto | 7 labelers | $0.475 per tablet 600 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Flurbiprofen | Lurbiro | 7 labelers | $9.83 per mL 0.03% eye drop | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Diflunisal | Dolobid | 6 labelers | $1.06 per tablet 500 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Ketoprofen | Orudis | 5 labelers | $6.46 per capsule 200 mg capsule | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Tolmetin | none listed | 5 labelers | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Diclofenac and menthol and methyl salicylate | Varophen | 1 labeler | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
| Cortisone | none listed | 1 labeler | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Meclofenamate | none listed | 1 labeler | n/a | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; NDC Directory; 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