Azelaic Acid
6 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|5 Generic,1 Brand
Azelaic Acid is used to treat acne vulgaris and rosacea, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Sep 13, 1995, and the first generic was approved Nov 19, 2018. FDA's Orange Book lists 5 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $13 million on Azelaic Acid across 89,000 claims for 50,000 beneficiaries.
Azelaic Acid is available as 6 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (5 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.44 to $8.33 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 19× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
6
5G / 1B
Manufacturers
6
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.44 – $8.33
per GM
7d Activity
avg +1.2% WoW · of 6 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
6 manufacturers producing AZELAIC ACID(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
FINACEA 15% FOAM | $8.3337 per GM | -0.07% |
AZELAIC ACID 15% GEL | $0.4407 per GM | +1.42% |
AZELAIC ACID 15% GEL | $0.4407 per GM | +1.42% |
AZELAIC ACID 15% GEL | $0.4407 per GM | +1.42% |
AZELAIC ACID 15% GEL | $0.4407 per GM | +1.42% |
AZELAIC ACID 15% GEL | $0.4407 per GM | +1.42% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azelaic Acid used to treat?
Azelaic Acid is used to treat acne vulgaris and rosacea, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Azelaic Acid become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Azelaic Acid (ANDA) on Nov 19, 2018. The Orange Book currently lists 5 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Azelaic Acid?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $13 million on Azelaic Acid across 89,000 claims for 50,000 beneficiaries.
How many Azelaic Acid products are on the market?
The Azelaic Acid drug market contains 6 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 5 generic and 1 brand product.
What is the price range for Azelaic Acid?
NADAC reference prices for Azelaic Acid range from $0.4407 to $8.3337 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 19× the cheapest.
Is generic Azelaic Acid cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Azelaic Acid is $0.4407 per GM, versus $8.3337 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 19× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Azelaic Acid?
6 manufacturers list Azelaic Acid in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are LEO Pharma Inc. (1), Actavis Pharma, Inc. (1), Sandoz Inc. (1), Encube Ethicals, Inc. (1), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (1).
How has the price of Azelaic Acid changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 5 Azelaic Acid NDCs rose and 1 fell, with a market-wide average change of +1.2%.