Desmopressin Acetate
35 NDCs across 16 manufacturers|34 Generic,1 Brand
Desmopressin Acetate is used to treat neurogenic diabetes insipidus, enuresis, hemorrhage, thrombocytopenia and von willebrand diseases, 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 Oct 15, 1997. FDA's Orange Book lists 15 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $16 million on Desmopressin Acetate across 197,000 claims for 38,000 beneficiaries.
Desmopressin Acetate is available as 35 NDCs from 16 manufacturers (34 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $9.28 to $31.62 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 3.4× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Active FDA drug shortage
4 Desmopressin Acetate presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Mar 12, 2021). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.
Total NDCs
35
34G / 1B
Manufacturers
16
competing in market
Price Spread
$9.28 – $31.62
per ML, 18 of 35 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -1.1% WoW · of 35 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
16 manufacturers producing DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desmopressin Acetate used to treat?
Desmopressin Acetate is used to treat neurogenic diabetes insipidus, enuresis, hemorrhage, thrombocytopenia and von willebrand diseases, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Desmopressin Acetate become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Desmopressin Acetate (ANDA) on Oct 15, 1997. The Orange Book currently lists 15 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Desmopressin Acetate?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $16 million on Desmopressin Acetate across 197,000 claims for 38,000 beneficiaries.
Is Desmopressin Acetate in shortage?
Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 4 Desmopressin Acetate presentations with status "Current", first posted Mar 12, 2021.
How many Desmopressin Acetate products are on the market?
The Desmopressin Acetate drug market contains 35 NDCs from 16 manufacturers — 34 generic and 1 brand product.
What is the price range for Desmopressin Acetate?
NADAC reference prices for Desmopressin Acetate range from $9.2824 to $31.6194 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 3.4× the cheapest. 17 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Desmopressin Acetate?
16 manufacturers list Desmopressin Acetate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Nordic Pharma, Inc. (5), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (4), Apotex Corp. (3), Avenacy Inc. (2), Sagent Pharmaceuticals (2).
How has the price of Desmopressin Acetate changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 0 Desmopressin Acetate NDCs rose and 56 fell, with a market-wide average change of -1.1%.