Bacitracin
10 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|10 Generic,0 Brand
Bacitracin is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, empyema, pseudomembranous enterocolitis, bacterial eye infections, pneumonia and bacterial skin diseases, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product the first generic was approved Jan 1, 1982. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $1 million on Bacitracin across 16,000 claims for 12,000 beneficiaries.
Bacitracin is available as 10 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (10 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.05 to $29.63 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 550× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Active FDA drug shortage
1 Bacitracin presentation is currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Mar 3, 2025). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.
Total NDCs
10
10G / 0B
Manufacturers
6
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.05 – $29.63
per GM, 7 of 10 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -0.8% WoW · of 10 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
6 manufacturers producing BACITRACIN(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT | $29.6259 per GM | — |
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OINTMNT | $0.1207 per EA | — |
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OINTMNT | $0.1207 per EA | — |
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OINTMNT | $0.1207 per EA | — |
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OINTMNT | $0.1135 per GM | +3.82% |
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OINTMNT | $0.0937 per GM | — |
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OINTMNT | $0.0758 per GM | +0.17% |
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OINTMNT | $0.0740 per GM | -0.86% |
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OINTMNT | $0.0740 per GM | -0.86% |
BACITRACIN 500 UNIT/GM OINTMNT | $0.0539 per GM | -6.23% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bacitracin used to treat?
Bacitracin is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, empyema, pseudomembranous enterocolitis, bacterial eye infections, pneumonia and bacterial skin diseases, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Bacitracin become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Bacitracin (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982.
How much does Medicare spend on Bacitracin?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $1 million on Bacitracin across 16,000 claims for 12,000 beneficiaries.
Is Bacitracin in shortage?
Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 1 Bacitracin presentation with status "Current", first posted Mar 3, 2025.
How many Bacitracin products are on the market?
The Bacitracin drug market contains 10 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 10 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Bacitracin?
NADAC reference prices for Bacitracin range from $0.0539 to $29.6259 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 550× the cheapest. 3 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Bacitracin?
6 manufacturers list Bacitracin in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are BluePoint Laboratories (3), Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (3), Padagis US LLC (1), Major Pharmaceuticals (1), Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1).
How has the price of Bacitracin changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 2 Bacitracin NDCs rose and 3 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.8%.