Why was Zurampic (lesinurad) discontinued?

The makers of Zurampic (lesinurad) [discontinued](https://professionals.optumrx.com/content/dam/optum3/professional-optumrx/news/rxnews/drug-recalls-shortages/drugwithdrawal_duzallo_2019-0417.pdf) the medication in 2019 for financial (business) reasons. It wasn't discontinued for safety reasons or because it didn't work well.

Zurampic

Q: What is Zurampic (lesinurad)?

Zurampic (lesinurad) is an antigout medication. Gout attacks happen because of a buildup of uric acid crystals in the body. The medication works by preventing your kidneys from reabsorbing uric acid. This helps your body get rid of uric acid through your urine. Lower uric acid levels in the body helps lessen gout attacks.

Q: Is Zurampic (lesinurad) still available?

No, Zurampic (lesinurad) is no longer available in the United States.

lesinurad

Used for Gout

Zurampic (lesinurad) is used to treat gout along with other antigout medications, like allopurinol (Zyloprim) or febuxostat (Uloric). Zurampic (lesinurad) is no longer available in the United States because it's been discontinued.

Reviewed by:

Allison Gourley, PharmD

Cydnee Ng, PharmD

Last reviewed on November 17, 2021

What is Zurampic (lesinurad)?

Drug facts

Common Brands	Zurampic(brand no longer available)
Drug Class	Antigout agent
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

Zurampic(brand no longer available)

Drug Class

Antigout agent

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

Common questions about Zurampic

Zurampic is an antigout medication. Gout attacks happen because of a buildup of uric acid crystals in the body. The medication works by preventing your kidneys from reabsorbing uric acid. This helps your body get rid of uric acid through your urine. Lower uric acid levels in the body helps lessen gout attacks.

No, Zurampic is no longer available in the United States.

The makers of Zurampic discontinued the medication in 2019 for financial (business) reasons. It wasn't discontinued for safety reasons or because it didn't work well.