Cimetidine
21 NDCs across 5 manufacturers|21 Generic,0 Brand
Cimetidine is used to treat duodenal ulcer, dyspepsia, peptic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn and helicobacter infections, 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 May 17, 1994. FDA's Orange Book lists 20 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $6 million on Cimetidine across 104,000 claims for 27,000 beneficiaries.
Cimetidine is available as 21 NDCs from 5 manufacturers (21 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.21 to $0.74 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 3.6× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
21
21G / 0B
Manufacturers
5
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.21 – $0.74
per EA
7d Activity
avg +0.4% WoW · of 21 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
5 manufacturers producing CIMETIDINE(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
CIMETIDINE 800 MG TABLET | $0.7435 per EA | -3.86% |
CIMETIDINE 800 MG TABLET | $0.7435 per EA | -3.86% |
CIMETIDINE 800 MG TABLET | $0.7435 per EA | -3.86% |
CIMETIDINE 800 MG TABLET | $0.7435 per EA | -3.86% |
CIMETIDINE 800 MG TABLET | $0.7435 per EA | -3.86% |
CIMETIDINE 400 MG TABLET | $0.3068 per EA | +4.40% |
CIMETIDINE 400 MG TABLET | $0.3068 per EA | +4.40% |
CIMETIDINE 400 MG TABLET | $0.3068 per EA | +4.40% |
CIMETIDINE 400 MG TABLET | $0.3068 per EA | +4.40% |
CIMETIDINE 400 MG TABLET | $0.3068 per EA | +4.40% |
CIMETIDINE 400 MG TABLET | $0.3068 per EA | +4.40% |
CIMETIDINE 300 MG TABLET | $0.2304 per EA | +1.74% |
CIMETIDINE 300 MG TABLET | $0.2304 per EA | +1.74% |
CIMETIDINE 300 MG TABLET | $0.2304 per EA | +1.74% |
CIMETIDINE 300 MG TABLET | $0.2304 per EA | +1.74% |
CIMETIDINE 300 MG TABLET | $0.2304 per EA | +1.74% |
CIMETIDINE 300 MG TABLET | $0.2304 per EA | +1.74% |
CIMETIDINE 200 MG TABLET | $0.2089 per EA | -2.41% |
CIMETIDINE 200 MG TABLET | $0.2089 per EA | -2.41% |
CIMETIDINE 200 MG TABLET | $0.2089 per EA | -2.41% |
CIMETIDINE 200 MG TABLET | $0.2089 per EA | -2.41% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cimetidine used to treat?
Cimetidine is used to treat duodenal ulcer, dyspepsia, peptic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn and helicobacter infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Cimetidine become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Cimetidine (ANDA) on May 17, 1994. The Orange Book currently lists 20 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Cimetidine?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $6 million on Cimetidine across 104,000 claims for 27,000 beneficiaries.
How many Cimetidine products are on the market?
The Cimetidine drug market contains 21 NDCs from 5 manufacturers — 21 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Cimetidine?
NADAC reference prices for Cimetidine range from $0.2089 to $0.7435 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 3.6× the cheapest.
Which manufacturers make Cimetidine?
5 manufacturers list Cimetidine in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (5), Chartwell RX LLC (4), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (4), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (4), Bionpharma Inc. (4).
How has the price of Cimetidine changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 12 Cimetidine NDCs rose and 9 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.4%.