Drug Markets/Clindamycin Phosphate

Clindamycin Phosphate

56 NDCs across 16 manufacturers|45 Generic,11 Brand

Clindamycin Phosphate is used to treat acne vulgaris, actinomycetales infections, bacteroides infections, pneumocystis pneumonia, staphylococcal infections and streptococcal 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 Jan 1, 1982. FDA's Orange Book lists 20 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $26 million on Clindamycin Phosphate across 679,000 claims for 347,000 beneficiaries.

Clindamycin Phosphate is available as 56 NDCs from 16 manufacturers (45 generic, 11 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.13 to $26.62 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 202× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Active FDA drug shortage

20 Clindamycin Phosphate presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Mar 21, 2023). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.

Total NDCs

56

45G / 11B

Manufacturers

16

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.13 – $26.62

per GM, 30 of 56 NDCs

7d Activity

28↑20↓8 flat

avg +0.1% WoW · of 56 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Manufacturer Breakdown

16 manufacturers producing CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE(2 pricing outliers)

Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
9 NDCs
$3.5527
avg/unit
Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
7 NDCs
$9.5104
avg/unit
E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
6 NDCs
$0.4500
avg/unit
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
4 NDCs
$1.1191
avg/unit
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc.
4 NDCs
$1.1345
avg/unit
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
4 NDCs
$0.5917
avg/unit
Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc.
4 NDCs
$0.1511
avg/unit
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals Inc.
High Outlier
3 NDCs
$100.2260
avg/unit
Solaris Pharma Corporation
3 NDCs
$1.2508
avg/unit
NorthStar Rx LLC
3 NDCs
$0.1775
avg/unit
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
3 NDCs
$0.1775
avg/unit
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
2 NDCs
$0.1357
avg/unit
Organon LLC
High Outlier
1 NDC
$18.9250
avg/unit
Oceanside Pharmaceuticals
1 NDC
$7.6549
avg/unit
Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC
1 NDC
$3.4810
avg/unit
Encube Ethicals, Inc.
1 NDC
$0.2611
avg/unit

Drug Portfolio

56 NDCs total, 56 shown

Drug ↕Price 7d Change ↕
CLINDACIN ETZ KIT
$289.8260
per EA
—
CLEOCIN 100 MG VAGINAL OVULE
$60.1661
per EA
+0.09%
CLINDESSE 2% VAGINAL CREAM
$26.6203
per GM
+0.01%
XACIATO 2% VAGINAL GEL
$18.9250
per GM
+0.61%
CLINDACIN P 1% PLEDGETS
$8.9433
per EA
—
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1% GEL
$7.6549
per ML
—
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1% GEL
$3.4810
per ML
-4.34%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1% GEL
$3.4810
per ML
-4.34%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1% FOAM
$2.2961
per GM
+1.49%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1% FOAM
$2.2961
per GM
+1.49%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1% FOAM
$2.2961
per GM
+1.49%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1% FOAM
$1.9087
per GM
-4.90%
CLINDACIN 1% FOAM
$1.9087
per GM
-4.90%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1% FOAM
$1.9087
per GM
-4.90%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE 1% FOAM
$1.9087
per GM
-4.90%
CLINDAMYCIN 2% VAGINAL CREAM
$1.8344
per GM
+0.32%
CLINDAMYCIN 2% VAGINAL CREAM
$1.8344
per GM
+0.32%
CLEOCIN 2% VAGINAL CREAM
$1.7892
per GM
+0.12%
CLEOCIN PHOS 150 MG/ML VIAL
$1.2242
per ML
—
CLEOCIN PHOS 300 MG/2 ML VIAL
$1.2242
per ML
—
CLEOCIN T 1% LOTION
$0.7641
per ML
—
CLEOCIN PHOS 600 MG/4 ML VIAL
$0.7024
per ML
—
CLEOCIN PHOS 600 MG/4 ML VIAL
$0.7024
per ML
—
CLINDAMYCIN PHOS 1% PLEDGET
$0.2840
per EA
+0.91%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSP 1% LOTION
$0.2611
per ML
-0.28%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSP 1% LOTION
$0.2611
per ML
-0.28%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSP 1% LOTION
$0.2611
per ML
-0.28%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSP 1% LOTION
$0.2611
per ML
-0.28%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSP 1% LOTION
$0.2611
per ML
-0.28%
CLINDAMYCIN PHOSP 1% LOTION
$0.2611
per ML
-0.28%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% SOLUTION
$0.1843
per ML
-1.62%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% SOLUTION
$0.1843
per ML
-1.62%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% SOLUTION
$0.1843
per ML
-1.62%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% SOLUTION
$0.1843
per ML
-1.62%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% SOLUTION
$0.1487
per ML
-0.42%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% SOLUTION
$0.1487
per ML
-0.42%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% SOLUTION
$0.1487
per ML
-0.42%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% SOLUTION
$0.1487
per ML
-0.42%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1394
per GM
+1.59%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1394
per GM
+1.59%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1394
per GM
+1.59%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1394
per GM
+1.59%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1394
per GM
+1.59%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1394
per GM
+1.59%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1394
per GM
+1.59%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1394
per GM
+1.59%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1394
per GM
+1.59%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1320
per GM
+2.27%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1320
per GM
+2.27%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1320
per GM
+2.27%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1320
per GM
+2.27%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1320
per GM
+2.27%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1320
per GM
+2.27%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1320
per GM
+2.27%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1320
per GM
+2.27%
CLINDAMYCIN PH 1% GEL
$0.1320
per GM
+2.27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clindamycin Phosphate used to treat?

Clindamycin Phosphate is used to treat acne vulgaris, actinomycetales infections, bacteroides infections, pneumocystis pneumonia, staphylococcal infections and streptococcal infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Clindamycin Phosphate become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Clindamycin Phosphate (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982. 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 Clindamycin Phosphate?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $26 million on Clindamycin Phosphate across 679,000 claims for 347,000 beneficiaries.

Is Clindamycin Phosphate in shortage?

Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 20 Clindamycin Phosphate presentations with status "Current", first posted Mar 21, 2023.

How many Clindamycin Phosphate products are on the market?

The Clindamycin Phosphate drug market contains 56 NDCs from 16 manufacturers — 45 generic and 11 brand products.

What is the price range for Clindamycin Phosphate?

NADAC reference prices for Clindamycin Phosphate range from $0.1320 to $26.6203 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 202× the cheapest. 26 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.

Is generic Clindamycin Phosphate cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Clindamycin Phosphate is $0.7642 per GM, versus $15.7782 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 21× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Clindamycin Phosphate?

16 manufacturers list Clindamycin Phosphate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (9), Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC (7), E. Fougera & Co. a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (6), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (4), Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. (4).

How has the price of Clindamycin Phosphate changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 28 Clindamycin Phosphate NDCs rose and 20 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.1%.