Atenolol
47 NDCs across 11 manufacturers|44 Generic,3 Brand
Atenolol is used to treat angina pectoris, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, heart failure, hypertension and myocardial infarction, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved Jul 15, 1988. FDA's Orange Book lists 30 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $53 million on Atenolol across 6.5 million claims for 1.6 million beneficiaries.
Atenolol is available as 47 NDCs from 11 manufacturers (44 generic, 3 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.02 to $12.77 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 589× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
47
44G / 3B
Manufacturers
11
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.02 – $12.77
per EA
7d Activity
avg +1.3% WoW · of 47 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
11 manufacturers producing ATENOLOL(4 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atenolol used to treat?
Atenolol is used to treat angina pectoris, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, heart failure, hypertension and myocardial infarction, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Atenolol become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Atenolol (ANDA) on Jul 15, 1988. The Orange Book currently lists 30 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Atenolol?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $53 million on Atenolol across 6.5 million claims for 1.6 million beneficiaries.
How many Atenolol products are on the market?
The Atenolol drug market contains 47 NDCs from 11 manufacturers — 44 generic and 3 brand products.
What is the price range for Atenolol?
NADAC reference prices for Atenolol range from $0.0217 to $12.7745 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 589× the cheapest.
Is generic Atenolol cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Atenolol is $0.0272 per EA, versus $12.7604 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 469× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Atenolol?
11 manufacturers list Atenolol in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (9), Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (6), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (6), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (6), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (6).
How has the price of Atenolol changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 30 Atenolol NDCs rose and 14 fell, with a market-wide average change of +1.3%.