Cholestyramine
24 NDCs across 8 manufacturers|24 Generic,0 Brand
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The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved May 26, 1988. FDA's Orange Book lists 32 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $19 million on Cholestyramine across 198,000 claims for 84,000 beneficiaries.
Cholestyramine is available as 24 NDCs from 8 manufacturers (24 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.64 to $0.83 per EA — a 31% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
24
24G / 0B
Manufacturers
8
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.64 – $0.83
per EA, 12 of 24 NDCs
7d Activity
avg +3.1% WoW · of 24 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
8 manufacturers producing CHOLESTYRAMINE
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
CHOLESTYRAMINE PACKET | $0.8343 per EA | +8.01% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE PACKET | $0.8343 per EA | +8.01% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE PACKET | $0.8343 per EA | +8.01% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE PACKET | $0.8343 per EA | +8.01% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE PACKET | $0.8343 per EA | +8.01% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE PACKET | $0.8343 per EA | +8.01% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT PACKET | $0.8327 per EA | +3.64% |
PREVALITE PACKET | $0.8327 per EA | +3.64% |
PREVALITE PACKET | $0.8327 per EA | +3.64% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT PACKET | $0.8327 per EA | +3.64% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT PACKET | $0.8327 per EA | +3.64% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE PACKET | $0.6370 per EA | — |
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER | $0.2835 per GM | -0.19% |
PREVALITE POWDER | $0.1698 per GM | +4.73% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER | $0.1698 per GM | +4.73% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER | $0.1454 per GM | — |
CHOLESTYRAMINE LIGHT POWDER | $0.1265 per GM | — |
CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER | $0.0946 per GM | — |
CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER | $0.0924 per GM | -2.33% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER | $0.0924 per GM | -2.33% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER | $0.0924 per GM | -2.33% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER | $0.0924 per GM | -2.33% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER | $0.0924 per GM | -2.33% |
CHOLESTYRAMINE POWDER | $0.0924 per GM | -2.33% |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Cholestyramine become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Cholestyramine (ANDA) on May 26, 1988. The Orange Book currently lists 32 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Cholestyramine?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $19 million on Cholestyramine across 198,000 claims for 84,000 beneficiaries.
How many Cholestyramine products are on the market?
The Cholestyramine drug market contains 24 NDCs from 8 manufacturers — 24 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Cholestyramine?
NADAC reference prices for Cholestyramine range from $0.6370 to $0.8343 per EA — a 31% difference between cheapest and most expensive. 12 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Cholestyramine?
8 manufacturers list Cholestyramine in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (4), Endo USA Inc. (4), Epic Pharma LLC (3), PuraCap Laboratories LLC (3), Precision Dose Inc. (3).
How has the price of Cholestyramine changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 13 Cholestyramine NDCs rose and 7 fell, with a market-wide average change of +3.1%.