Cromolyn Sodium
9 NDCs across 8 manufacturers|8 Generic,1 Brand
Cromolyn Sodium is used to treat asthma, bronchial spasm, conjunctivitis, food hypersensitivity, inflammatory bowel diseases and mastocytosis, 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 Apr 26, 1994. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $9 million on Cromolyn Sodium across 93,000 claims for 40,000 beneficiaries.
Cromolyn Sodium is available as 9 NDCs from 8 manufacturers (8 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.25 to $2.43 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 9.8× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Active FDA drug shortage
6 Cromolyn Sodium presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Nov 3, 2023). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.
Total NDCs
9
8G / 1B
Manufacturers
8
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.25 – $2.43
per ML
7d Activity
avg +3.6% WoW · of 9 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
8 manufacturers producing CROMOLYN SODIUM(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
GASTROCROM 100 MG/5 ML CONC | $2.4325 per ML | +0.04% |
CROMOLYN 20 MG/2 ML NEB SOLN | $0.9810 per ML | +0.77% |
CROMOLYN 20 MG/2 ML NEB SOLN | $0.9810 per ML | +0.77% |
CROMOLYN 4% EYE DROPS | $0.5845 per ML | +3.11% |
CROMOLYN 100 MG/5 ML ORAL CONC | $0.3357 per ML | +6.86% |
CROMOLYN 100 MG/5 ML ORAL CONC | $0.3357 per ML | +6.86% |
CROMOLYN 100 MG/5 ML ORAL CONC | $0.3357 per ML | +6.86% |
CROMOLYN 100 MG/5 ML ORAL CONC | $0.3306 per ML | — |
CROMOLYN SODIUM NASAL SPRAY | $0.2477 per ML | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cromolyn Sodium used to treat?
Cromolyn Sodium is used to treat asthma, bronchial spasm, conjunctivitis, food hypersensitivity, inflammatory bowel diseases and mastocytosis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Cromolyn Sodium become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Cromolyn Sodium (ANDA) on Apr 26, 1994.
How much does Medicare spend on Cromolyn Sodium?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $9 million on Cromolyn Sodium across 93,000 claims for 40,000 beneficiaries.
Is Cromolyn Sodium in shortage?
Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 6 Cromolyn Sodium presentations with status "Current", first posted Nov 3, 2023.
How many Cromolyn Sodium products are on the market?
The Cromolyn Sodium drug market contains 9 NDCs from 8 manufacturers — 8 generic and 1 brand product.
What is the price range for Cromolyn Sodium?
NADAC reference prices for Cromolyn Sodium range from $0.2477 to $2.4325 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 9.8× the cheapest.
Is generic Cromolyn Sodium cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Cromolyn Sodium is $0.5165 per ML, versus $2.4325 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 4.7× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Cromolyn Sodium?
8 manufacturers list Cromolyn Sodium in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Micro Labs Limited (2), Viatris Specialty LLC (1), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (1), Sandoz Inc. (1), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (1).
How has the price of Cromolyn Sodium changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 7 Cromolyn Sodium NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +3.6%.