Anavar is the most popular brand name of the anabolic steroid Oxandrolone. Two Searle Laboratories researchers named Chris Jung and Raphael Pappo came up with the drug in the early 1960s, as they were searching for something that had low androgenic but moderate anabolic properties. It was used medically for different muscle wasting diseases and proved to be successful for bone issues. During the ’80s some doctors were prescribing it to their HIV/AIDS clients.
In addition, bodybuilders from professionals to gym rats were using Anavar (Oxandrolone) to help them with their fitness goals, and it became one of the most popular steroids for its ability to give results without too many negative side effects. In 1989, Searle discontinued production due to rampant abuse by bodybuilders. The price of the steroid would then skyrocket due to high demand and shortages. It was then brought back by Savient Pharma in the mid-1990s as ‘Oxandrin’ and the price has remained high ever since.