Clonidine
12 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|12 Generic,0 Brand
Clonidine is used to treat nervous system alcohol-induced disorders, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, glaucoma and hot flashes, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Oct 10, 1984, and the first generic was approved Aug 18, 2009. FDA's Orange Book lists 12 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $61 million on Clonidine across 474,000 claims for 106,000 beneficiaries.
Clonidine is available as 12 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (12 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.23 to $15.24 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 67× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
12
12G / 0B
Manufacturers
6
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.23 – $15.24
per EA
7d Activity
avg +0.5% WoW · of 12 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
6 manufacturers producing CLONIDINE(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
CLONIDINE HCL ER 0.17 MG TAB | $15.2357 per EA | 0.00% |
CLONIDINE HCL ER 0.17 MG TAB | $12.8900 per EA | — |
CLONIDINE 0.3 MG/DAY PATCH | $12.2912 per EA | +2.03% |
CLONIDINE 0.3 MG/DAY PATCH | $12.2912 per EA | +2.03% |
CLONIDINE 0.3 MG/DAY PATCH | $12.2912 per EA | +2.03% |
CLONIDINE 0.2 MG/DAY PATCH | $9.0458 per EA | -1.37% |
CLONIDINE 0.2 MG/DAY PATCH | $9.0458 per EA | -1.37% |
CLONIDINE 0.2 MG/DAY PATCH | $9.0458 per EA | -1.37% |
CLONIDINE 0.1 MG/DAY PATCH | $6.6438 per EA | +1.06% |
CLONIDINE 0.1 MG/DAY PATCH | $6.6438 per EA | +1.06% |
CLONIDINE 0.1 MG/DAY PATCH | $6.6438 per EA | +1.06% |
CLONIDINE HCL ER 0.1 MG TABLET | $0.2290 per EA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clonidine used to treat?
Clonidine is used to treat nervous system alcohol-induced disorders, attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, diarrhea, dysmenorrhea, glaucoma and hot flashes, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Clonidine become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Clonidine (ANDA) on Aug 18, 2009. The Orange Book currently lists 12 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Clonidine?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $61 million on Clonidine across 474,000 claims for 106,000 beneficiaries.
How many Clonidine products are on the market?
The Clonidine drug market contains 12 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 12 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Clonidine?
NADAC reference prices for Clonidine range from $0.2290 to $15.2357 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 67× the cheapest.
Which manufacturers make Clonidine?
6 manufacturers list Clonidine in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Actavis Pharma, Inc. (3), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. (3), TruPharma LLC (1), PALMETTO PHARMACEUTICALS INC. (1).
How has the price of Clonidine changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 6 Clonidine NDCs rose and 3 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.5%.