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 $0.80 per EA — a 26% 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 – $0.80
per EA, 12 of 24 NDCs
7d Activity
avg +6.0% WoW · of 24 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
8 manufacturers producing CHOLESTYRAMINE
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 $0.8034 per EA — a 26% 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), Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC (3), Precision Dose Inc. (3), PuraCap Laboratories LLC (3).
How has the price of Cholestyramine changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 16 Cholestyramine NDCs rose and 5 fell, with a market-wide average change of +6.0%.