Drug Markets/Difluprednate

Difluprednate

6 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|5 Generic,1 Brand

▸ More about this market

The brand product was first FDA-approved on Jun 23, 2008, and the first generic was approved Aug 9, 2021. FDA's Orange Book lists 8 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $15 million on Difluprednate across 134,000 claims for 62,000 beneficiaries.

Difluprednate is available as 6 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (5 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $9.69 to $42.25 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 4.4× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

6

5G / 1B

Manufacturers

6

competing in market

Price Spread

$9.69 – $42.25

per ML

7d Activity

4↑2 flat

avg +8.6% WoW · of 6 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

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Drug Portfolio

6 NDCs total, 6 shown

Drug ↕Price 7d Change ↕
DUREZOL 0.05% EYE DROPS
$42.2491
per ML
—
DIFLUPREDNATE 0.05% EYE DROP
$9.7858
per ML
—
DIFLUPREDNATE 0.05% EYE DROP
$9.6866
per ML
+8.61%
DIFLUPREDNATE 0.05% EYE DROP
$9.6866
per ML
+8.61%
DIFLUPREDNATE 0.05% EYE DROP
$9.6866
per ML
+8.61%
DIFLUPREDNATE 0.05% EYE DROP
$9.6866
per ML
+8.61%

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Difluprednate become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Difluprednate (ANDA) on Aug 9, 2021. The Orange Book currently lists 8 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Difluprednate?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $15 million on Difluprednate across 134,000 claims for 62,000 beneficiaries.

How many Difluprednate products are on the market?

The Difluprednate drug market contains 6 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 5 generic and 1 brand product.

What is the price range for Difluprednate?

NADAC reference prices for Difluprednate range from $9.6866 to $42.2491 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 4.4× the cheapest.

Is generic Difluprednate cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Difluprednate is $9.7065 per ML, versus $42.2491 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 4.4× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Difluprednate?

6 manufacturers list Difluprednate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Sandoz Inc. (1), Cipla USA Inc. (1), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1), Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC (1), Caplin Steriles Limited (1).

How has the price of Difluprednate changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 4 Difluprednate NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +8.6%.