Bupivacaine Hydrochloride
8 NDCs across 5 manufacturers|6 Generic,2 Brand
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride is used to treat postoperative pain, 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 Feb 17, 1986.
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride is available as 8 NDCs from 5 manufacturers (6 generic, 2 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.05 to $0.10 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 2.0× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Active FDA drug shortage
76 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Feb 20, 2018). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.
Total NDCs
8
6G / 2B
Manufacturers
5
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.05 – $0.10
per ML
7d Activity
avg +0.0% WoW · of 8 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
5 manufacturers producing BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
MARCAINE 0.5% VIAL | $0.0977 per ML | — |
SENSORCAINE 0.5% VIAL | $0.0977 per ML | — |
BUPIVACAINE 0.5% VIAL | $0.0860 per ML | — |
BUPIVACAINE 0.5% VIAL | $0.0860 per ML | — |
BUPIVACAINE 0.5% VIAL | $0.0860 per ML | — |
BUPIVACAINE 0.25% VIAL | $0.0479 per ML | — |
BUPIVACAINE 0.25% VIAL | $0.0479 per ML | — |
BUPIVACAINE 0.25% VIAL | $0.0479 per ML | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bupivacaine Hydrochloride used to treat?
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride is used to treat postoperative pain, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Bupivacaine Hydrochloride become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Bupivacaine Hydrochloride (ANDA) on Feb 17, 1986.
Is Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in shortage?
Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 76 Bupivacaine Hydrochloride presentations with status "Current", first posted Feb 20, 2018.
How many Bupivacaine Hydrochloride products are on the market?
The Bupivacaine Hydrochloride drug market contains 8 NDCs from 5 manufacturers — 6 generic and 2 brand products.
What is the price range for Bupivacaine Hydrochloride?
NADAC reference prices for Bupivacaine Hydrochloride range from $0.0479 to $0.0977 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 2.0× the cheapest.
Is generic Bupivacaine Hydrochloride cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Bupivacaine Hydrochloride is $0.0669 per ML, versus $0.0977 for brand-labeled products — generic is about 31% cheaper on average.
Which manufacturers make Bupivacaine Hydrochloride?
5 manufacturers list Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Somerset Therapeutics, LLC (2), Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA LLC (2), Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2), Hospira Inc. (1), Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC (1).