Drug Markets/Amphetamine

Amphetamine

18 NDCs across 4 manufacturers|7 Generic,11 Brand

Amphetamine is used to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity and narcolepsy, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Jan 27, 2016, and the first generic was approved Jun 22, 2023. FDA's Orange Book lists 12 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Amphetamine across 3,597 claims for 734 beneficiaries.

Amphetamine is available as 18 NDCs from 4 manufacturers (7 generic, 11 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.43 to $19.23 per EAthe most expensive product costs about 45× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Active FDA drug shortage

73 Amphetamine presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Oct 12, 2022). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.

Total NDCs

18

7G / 11B

Manufacturers

4

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.43 – $19.23

per EA, 17 of 18 NDCs

7d Activity

7110 flat

avg +0.6% WoW · of 18 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Drug Portfolio

18 NDCs total, 18 shown

Drug Price 7d Change
ADZENYS XR-ODT 6.3 MG TABLET
$19.2313
per EA
+0.17%
ADZENYS XR-ODT 3.1 MG TABLET
$19.2242
per EA
-0.18%
ADZENYS XR-ODT 18.8 MG TABLET
$19.2202
per EA
-0.09%
ADZENYS XR-ODT 12.5 MG TABLET
$19.2127
per EA
-0.05%
ADZENYS XR-ODT 9.4 MG TABLET
$19.1952
per EA
+0.13%
ADZENYS XR-ODT 15.7 MG TABLET
$19.1809
per EA
-0.05%
AMPHETAMINE ER 12.5 MG ODT
$16.2480
per EA
-0.09%
AMPHETAMINE ER 6.3 MG ODT
$16.2377
per EA
+0.04%
AMPHETAMINE ER 9.4 MG ODT
$16.2264
per EA
-0.29%
AMPHETAMINE ER 18.8 MG ODT
$16.2013
per EA
-0.80%
AMPHETAMINE ER 15.7 MG ODT
$16.0418
per EA
+0.65%
DYANAVEL XR 20 MG TABLET
$14.8279
per EA
+0.22%
DYANAVEL XR 15 MG TABLET
$14.8016
per EA
-0.01%
DYANAVEL XR 10 MG TABLET
$14.7880
per EA
-0.15%
DYANAVEL XR 5 MG TABLET
$7.8501
per EA
-0.02%
DYANAVEL XR 2.5 MG/ML SUSP
$2.7666
per ML
-0.02%
AMPHETAMINE SULFATE 10 MG TAB
$0.4270
per EA
+2.60%
AMPHETAMINE SULFATE 5 MG TAB
$0.4267
per EA
+7.76%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amphetamine used to treat?

Amphetamine is used to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity and narcolepsy, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Amphetamine become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Amphetamine (ANDA) on Jun 22, 2023. The Orange Book currently lists 12 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Amphetamine?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Amphetamine across 3,597 claims for 734 beneficiaries.

Is Amphetamine in shortage?

Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 73 Amphetamine presentations with status "Current", first posted Oct 12, 2022.

How many Amphetamine products are on the market?

The Amphetamine drug market contains 18 NDCs from 4 manufacturers — 7 generic and 11 brand products.

What is the price range for Amphetamine?

NADAC reference prices for Amphetamine range from $0.4267 to $19.2313 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 45× the cheapest. 1 additional product is priced per a different unit (e.g. liquids per ML) and isn't directly comparable.

Is generic Amphetamine cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Amphetamine is $11.6870 per EA, versus $16.7532 for brand-labeled products — generic is about 30% cheaper on average.

Which manufacturers make Amphetamine?

4 manufacturers list Amphetamine in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Neos Therapeutics Brands, LLC (6), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (5), NextWave Pharmaceuticals, Inc (5), Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC (2).

How has the price of Amphetamine changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 7 Amphetamine NDCs rose and 11 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.6%.