Drug Markets/Bexarotene

Bexarotene

6 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|5 Generic,1 Brand

Bexarotene is used to treat lymphoma, t-cell, cutaneous, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Dec 29, 1999, and the first generic was approved Aug 12, 2014. FDA's Orange Book lists 10 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $50 million on Bexarotene across 7,109 claims for 1,105 beneficiaries.

Bexarotene is available as 6 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (5 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $5.60 to $116.45 per EAthe most expensive product costs about 21× 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

$5.60 – $116.45

per EA

7d Activity

6 flat

avg +0.0% WoW · of 6 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Drug Portfolio

6 NDCs total, 6 shown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bexarotene used to treat?

Bexarotene is used to treat lymphoma, t-cell, cutaneous, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Bexarotene become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Bexarotene (ANDA) on Aug 12, 2014. The Orange Book currently lists 10 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Bexarotene?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $50 million on Bexarotene across 7,109 claims for 1,105 beneficiaries.

How many Bexarotene products are on the market?

The Bexarotene drug market contains 6 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 5 generic and 1 brand product.

What is the price range for Bexarotene?

NADAC reference prices for Bexarotene range from $5.6022 to $116.4522 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 21× the cheapest.

Is generic Bexarotene cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Bexarotene is $5.6022 per EA, versus $116.4522 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 21× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Bexarotene?

6 manufacturers list Bexarotene in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Bausch Health US LLC (1), Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC (1), ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (1), Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC (1), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1).