Bethanechol Chloride
25 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|25 Generic,0 Brand
Bethanechol Chloride is used to treat drug-induced abnormalities, gastroesophageal reflux, neurogenic urinary bladder and urinary retention, 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 Jan 1, 1982. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $11 million on Bethanechol Chloride across 195,000 claims for 45,000 beneficiaries.
Bethanechol Chloride is available as 25 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (25 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.12 to $0.27 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 2.2× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
25
25G / 0B
Manufacturers
6
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.12 – $0.27
per EA
7d Activity
avg -1.9% WoW · of 25 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
6 manufacturers producing BETHANECHOL CHLORIDE(2 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethanechol Chloride used to treat?
Bethanechol Chloride is used to treat drug-induced abnormalities, gastroesophageal reflux, neurogenic urinary bladder and urinary retention, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Bethanechol Chloride become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Bethanechol Chloride (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982.
How much does Medicare spend on Bethanechol Chloride?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $11 million on Bethanechol Chloride across 195,000 claims for 45,000 beneficiaries.
How many Bethanechol Chloride products are on the market?
The Bethanechol Chloride drug market contains 25 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 25 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Bethanechol Chloride?
NADAC reference prices for Bethanechol Chloride range from $0.1221 to $0.2704 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 2.2× the cheapest.
Which manufacturers make Bethanechol Chloride?
6 manufacturers list Bethanechol Chloride in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC (7), Chartwell RX LLC (4), Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC (4), Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (4), Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (4).
How has the price of Bethanechol Chloride changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 7 Bethanechol Chloride NDCs rose and 17 fell, with a market-wide average change of -1.9%.