Ammonium Lactate
7 NDCs across 2 manufacturers|7 Generic,0 Brand
Ammonium Lactate is used to treat ichthyosis vulgaris, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Apr 24, 1985, and the first generic was approved May 1, 2002. FDA's Orange Book lists 6 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $27 million on Ammonium Lactate across 1.3 million claims for 549,000 beneficiaries.
Ammonium Lactate is available as 7 NDCs from 2 manufacturers (7 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.06 to $0.07 per GM — a 20% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
7
7G / 0B
Manufacturers
2
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.06 – $0.07
per GM
7d Activity
avg +0.3% WoW · of 7 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
2 manufacturers producing AMMONIUM LACTATE
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
AMMONIUM LACTATE 12% LOTION | $0.0719 per GM | +1.05% |
AMMONIUM LACTATE 12% LOTION | $0.0719 per GM | +1.05% |
AMMONIUM LACTATE 12% LOTION | $0.0708 per GM | +2.61% |
AMMONIUM LACTATE 12% LOTION | $0.0708 per GM | +2.61% |
AMMONIUM LACTATE 12% CREAM | $0.0682 per GM | -1.17% |
AMMONIUM LACTATE 12% CREAM | $0.0682 per GM | -1.17% |
AMMONIUM LACTATE 12% CREAM | $0.0600 per GM | -2.58% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ammonium Lactate used to treat?
Ammonium Lactate is used to treat ichthyosis vulgaris, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Ammonium Lactate become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Ammonium Lactate (ANDA) on May 1, 2002. The Orange Book currently lists 6 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Ammonium Lactate?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $27 million on Ammonium Lactate across 1.3 million claims for 549,000 beneficiaries.
How many Ammonium Lactate products are on the market?
The Ammonium Lactate drug market contains 7 NDCs from 2 manufacturers — 7 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Ammonium Lactate?
NADAC reference prices for Ammonium Lactate range from $0.0600 to $0.0719 per GM — a 20% difference between cheapest and most expensive.
Which manufacturers make Ammonium Lactate?
2 manufacturers list Ammonium Lactate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (4), Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (3).
How has the price of Ammonium Lactate changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 4 Ammonium Lactate NDCs rose and 3 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.3%.