Cefixime
10 NDCs across 3 manufacturers|10 Generic,0 Brand
Cefixime is used to treat bronchitis, escherichia coli infections, gonorrhea, haemophilus infections, klebsiella infections and moraxellaceae infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Apr 28, 1989, and the first generic was approved Feb 12, 2004. FDA's Orange Book lists 14 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Cefixime across 18,000 claims for 14,000 beneficiaries.
Cefixime is available as 10 NDCs from 3 manufacturers (10 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $2.42 to $5.69 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 2.4× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
10
10G / 0B
Manufacturers
3
competing in market
Price Spread
$2.42 – $5.69
per ML, 6 of 10 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -2.5% WoW · of 10 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
3 manufacturers producing CEFIXIME
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
CEFIXIME 400 MG CAPSULE | $9.9173 per EA | -0.54% |
CEFIXIME 400 MG CAPSULE | $9.9173 per EA | -0.54% |
CEFIXIME 400 MG CAPSULE | $9.9173 per EA | -0.54% |
CEFIXIME 400 MG CAPSULE | $9.9173 per EA | -0.54% |
CEFIXIME 200 MG/5 ML SUSP | $5.6934 per ML | — |
CEFIXIME 200 MG/5 ML SUSP | $5.6934 per ML | — |
CEFIXIME 200 MG/5 ML SUSP | $3.6836 per ML | -9.08% |
CEFIXIME 200 MG/5 ML SUSP | $3.6836 per ML | -9.08% |
CEFIXIME 100 MG/5 ML SUSP | $2.8771 per ML | — |
CEFIXIME 100 MG/5 ML SUSP | $2.4219 per ML | +2.70% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cefixime used to treat?
Cefixime is used to treat bronchitis, escherichia coli infections, gonorrhea, haemophilus infections, klebsiella infections and moraxellaceae infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Cefixime become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Cefixime (ANDA) on Feb 12, 2004. The Orange Book currently lists 14 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Cefixime?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Cefixime across 18,000 claims for 14,000 beneficiaries.
How many Cefixime products are on the market?
The Cefixime drug market contains 10 NDCs from 3 manufacturers — 10 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Cefixime?
NADAC reference prices for Cefixime range from $2.4219 to $5.6934 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 2.4× the cheapest. 4 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Cefixime?
3 manufacturers list Cefixime in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (5), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (3), Ascend Laboratories, LLC (2).
How has the price of Cefixime changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 1 Cefixime NDC rose and 6 fell, with a market-wide average change of -2.5%.