Drug Markets/Albuterol Sulfate

Albuterol Sulfate

65 NDCs across 22 manufacturers|61 Generic,4 Brand

Albuterol Sulfate is used to treat asthma and bronchial spasm, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

▸ More about this market

The brand product was first FDA-approved on May 7, 1982, and the first generic was approved Dec 5, 1989. FDA's Orange Book lists 20 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $720 million on Albuterol Sulfate across 21.2 million claims for 7.7 million beneficiaries.

Albuterol Sulfate is available as 65 NDCs from 22 manufacturers (61 generic, 4 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.03 to $0.25 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 7.5× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Active FDA drug shortage

3 Albuterol Sulfate presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Oct 25, 2022). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.

Total NDCs

65

61G / 4B

Manufacturers

22

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.03 – $0.25

per ML, 37 of 65 NDCs

7d Activity

26↑31↓6 flat

avg +0.9% WoW · of 65 NDCs

Market Price Trend

Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.

Manufacturer Breakdown

22 manufacturers producing ALBUTEROL SULFATE(1 pricing outlier)

Ritedose Pharmaceuticals, LLC
9 NDCs
$0.1811
avg/unit
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation
9 NDCs
$0.2004
avg/unit
Chartwell RX LLC
7 NDCs
$0.2454
avg/unit
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
7 NDCs
$0.2050
avg/unit
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
6 NDCs
$0.1054
avg/unit
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
5 NDCs
$0.1313
avg/unit
American Health Packaging
3 NDCs
$0.8251
avg/unit
Teva Respiratory, LLC
High Outlier
2 NDCs
$76.7186
avg/unit
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
2 NDCs
$2.8773
avg/unit
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
2 NDCs
$0.3152
avg/unit
Ingenus Pharmaceuticals LLC
2 NDCs
$0.1932
avg/unit
Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
1 NDC
$2.1260
avg/unit
Cipla USA Inc.
1 NDC
$2.1260
avg/unit
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
1 NDC
$2.1260
avg/unit
Sandoz Inc.
1 NDC
$2.1260
avg/unit
Prasco Laboratories
1 NDC
$1.8188
avg/unit
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1 NDC
$1.5529
avg/unit
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
1 NDC
$1.5529
avg/unit
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
1 NDC
$1.5529
avg/unit
Armstrong Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
1 NDC
$1.5529
avg/unit
Rising Pharma Holdings Inc.
1 NDC
$0.5270
avg/unit
Quagen Pharmaceuticals LLC
1 NDC
$0.0336
avg/unit

Drug Portfolio

65 NDCs total, 65 shown

Drug ↕Price 7d Change ↕
PROAIR DIGIHALER 90 MCG INHALR
$86.2606
per EA
—
PROAIR RESPICLICK 90 MCG INHLR
$67.1766
per EA
0.00%
VENTOLIN HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$3.0351
per GM
-0.01%
VENTOLIN HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$2.7195
per GM
0.00%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$2.1260
per GM
-0.63%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$2.1260
per GM
-0.63%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$2.1260
per GM
-0.63%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$2.1260
per GM
-0.63%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$2.1260
per GM
-0.63%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$1.8188
per GM
-0.42%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$1.5529
per GM
+1.10%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$1.5529
per GM
+1.10%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$1.5529
per GM
+1.10%
ALBUTEROL HFA 90 MCG INHALER
$1.5529
per GM
+1.10%
ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL
$0.5270
per EA
-0.42%
ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL
$0.5270
per EA
-0.42%
ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL
$0.5270
per EA
-0.42%
ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL
$0.5270
per EA
-0.42%
ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL
$0.3616
per EA
—
ALBUTEROL SULFATE 2 MG TAB
$0.3410
per EA
—
ALBUTEROL SULFATE 4 MG TAB
$0.3374
per EA
+23.13%
ALBUTEROL SULFATE 4 MG TAB
$0.3374
per EA
+23.13%
ALBUTEROL SULFATE 2 MG TAB
$0.3219
per EA
—
ALBUTEROL SULFATE 4 MG TAB
$0.3013
per EA
—
ALBUTEROL SULFATE 4 MG TAB
$0.2893
per EA
—
ALBUTEROL SULFATE 2 MG TAB
$0.2887
per EA
+7.22%
ALBUTEROL SULFATE 2 MG TAB
$0.2887
per EA
+7.22%
ALBUTEROL SULFATE 2 MG TAB
$0.2887
per EA
+7.22%
ALBUTEROL SUL 0.63 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.2505
per ML
+0.94%
ALBUTEROL SUL 0.63 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.2505
per ML
+0.94%
ALBUTEROL SUL 0.63 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.2505
per ML
+0.94%
ALBUTEROL SUL 0.63 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.2505
per ML
+0.94%
ALBUTEROL SUL 1.25 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.2201
per ML
+0.13%
ALBUTEROL SUL 1.25 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.2201
per ML
+0.13%
ALBUTEROL SUL 1.25 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.2201
per ML
+0.13%
ALBUTEROL SUL 1.25 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.2201
per ML
+0.13%
ALBUTEROL SUL 1.25 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.1978
per ML
+1.36%
ALBUTEROL SUL 1.25 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.1978
per ML
+1.36%
ALBUTEROL SUL 1.25 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.1978
per ML
+1.36%
ALBUTEROL SUL 1.25 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.1978
per ML
+1.36%
ALBUTEROL SUL 0.63 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.1886
per ML
-0.03%
ALBUTEROL SUL 0.63 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.1886
per ML
-0.03%
ALBUTEROL SUL 0.63 MG/3 ML SOL
$0.1886
per ML
-0.03%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0658
per ML
-1.51%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0658
per ML
-1.51%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0658
per ML
-1.51%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0658
per ML
-1.51%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0658
per ML
-1.51%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0605
per ML
-1.66%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0594
per ML
+2.50%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0594
per ML
+2.50%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0594
per ML
+2.50%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0594
per ML
+2.50%
ALBUTEROL SUL 2.5 MG/3 ML SOLN
$0.0594
per ML
+2.50%
ALBUTEROL SULF 2 MG/5 ML SYRUP
$0.0336
per ML
-4.36%
ALBUTEROL SULF 2 MG/5 ML SYRUP
$0.0336
per ML
-4.36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albuterol Sulfate used to treat?

Albuterol Sulfate is used to treat asthma and bronchial spasm, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Albuterol Sulfate become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Albuterol Sulfate (ANDA) on Dec 5, 1989. The Orange Book currently lists 20 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Albuterol Sulfate?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $720 million on Albuterol Sulfate across 21.2 million claims for 7.7 million beneficiaries.

Is Albuterol Sulfate in shortage?

Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 3 Albuterol Sulfate presentations with status "Current", first posted Oct 25, 2022.

How many Albuterol Sulfate products are on the market?

The Albuterol Sulfate drug market contains 65 NDCs from 22 manufacturers — 61 generic and 4 brand products.

What is the price range for Albuterol Sulfate?

NADAC reference prices for Albuterol Sulfate range from $0.0336 to $0.2505 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 7.5× the cheapest. 28 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.

Which manufacturers make Albuterol Sulfate?

22 manufacturers list Albuterol Sulfate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Ritedose Pharmaceuticals, LLC (9), Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (9), Chartwell RX LLC (7), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (7), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (6).

How has the price of Albuterol Sulfate changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 26 Albuterol Sulfate NDCs rose and 31 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.9%.