Drug Markets/Carbidopa

Carbidopa

6 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|5 Generic,1 Brand

Carbidopa is used to treat parkinson disease, 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 Mar 10, 2014. FDA's Orange Book lists 6 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $7 million on Carbidopa across 22,000 claims for 5,758 beneficiaries.

Carbidopa is available as 6 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (5 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.53 to $25.72 per EAthe most expensive product costs about 48× 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

$0.53 – $25.72

per EA

7d Activity

42 flat

avg -9.9% WoW · of 6 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Drug Portfolio

6 NDCs total, 6 shown

Drug Price 7d Change
LODOSYN 25 MG TABLET
$25.7206
per EA
CARBIDOPA 25 MG TABLET
$1.1037
per EA
CARBIDOPA 25 MG TABLET
$0.5325
per EA
-9.88%
CARBIDOPA 25 MG TABLET
$0.5325
per EA
-9.88%
CARBIDOPA 25 MG TABLET
$0.5325
per EA
-9.88%
CARBIDOPA 25 MG TABLET
$0.5325
per EA
-9.88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbidopa used to treat?

Carbidopa is used to treat parkinson disease, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Carbidopa become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Carbidopa (ANDA) on Mar 10, 2014. The Orange Book currently lists 6 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Carbidopa?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $7 million on Carbidopa across 22,000 claims for 5,758 beneficiaries.

How many Carbidopa products are on the market?

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

What is the price range for Carbidopa?

NADAC reference prices for Carbidopa range from $0.5325 to $25.7206 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 48× the cheapest.

Is generic Carbidopa cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Carbidopa is $0.6467 per EA, versus $25.7206 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 40× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Carbidopa?

6 manufacturers list Carbidopa in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Bausch Health US LLC (1), Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1), NorthStar Rx LLC (1), Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals LLC (1), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (1).

How has the price of Carbidopa changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 0 Carbidopa NDCs rose and 4 fell, with a market-wide average change of -9.9%.