Calcium Acetate
14 NDCs across 10 manufacturers|14 Generic,0 Brand
Calcium Acetate is used to treat hypocalcemia, chronic kidney failure and postmenopausal osteoporosis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Dec 10, 1990, and the first generic was approved Jan 30, 2008. FDA's Orange Book lists 9 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $28 million on Calcium Acetate across 385,000 claims for 107,000 beneficiaries.
Calcium Acetate is available as 14 NDCs from 10 manufacturers (14 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.17 to $0.44 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 2.6× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
14
14G / 0B
Manufacturers
10
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.17 – $0.44
per EA
7d Activity
avg -0.0% WoW · of 14 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
10 manufacturers producing CALCIUM ACETATE(2 pricing outliers)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG TABLET | $0.4387 per EA | — |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG TABLET | $0.4387 per EA | — |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
CALCIUM ACETATE 667 MG CAPSULE | $0.1669 per EA | -0.01% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calcium Acetate used to treat?
Calcium Acetate is used to treat hypocalcemia, chronic kidney failure and postmenopausal osteoporosis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Calcium Acetate become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Calcium Acetate (ANDA) on Jan 30, 2008. The Orange Book currently lists 9 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Calcium Acetate?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $28 million on Calcium Acetate across 385,000 claims for 107,000 beneficiaries.
How many Calcium Acetate products are on the market?
The Calcium Acetate drug market contains 14 NDCs from 10 manufacturers — 14 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Calcium Acetate?
NADAC reference prices for Calcium Acetate range from $0.1669 to $0.4387 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 2.6× the cheapest.
Which manufacturers make Calcium Acetate?
10 manufacturers list Calcium Acetate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Chartwell RX LLC (2), Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2), Major Pharmaceuticals (2), Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (2), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (1).
How has the price of Calcium Acetate changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 0 Calcium Acetate NDCs rose and 22 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.0%.