Drug Markets/Emtricitabine

Emtricitabine

3 NDCs across 3 manufacturers|2 Generic,1 Brand

Emtricitabine is used to treat HIV infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Jul 2, 2003, and the first generic was approved Jul 2, 2018. FDA's Orange Book lists 3 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Emtricitabine across 5,532 claims for 974 beneficiaries.

Emtricitabine is available as 3 NDCs from 3 manufacturers (2 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $12.49 to $17.45 per EAa 40% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

3

2G / 1B

Manufacturers

3

competing in market

Price Spread

$12.49 – $17.45

per EA

7d Activity

21 flat

avg +1.2% WoW · of 3 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Drug Portfolio

3 NDCs total, 3 shown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emtricitabine used to treat?

Emtricitabine is used to treat HIV infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Emtricitabine become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Emtricitabine (ANDA) on Jul 2, 2018. The Orange Book currently lists 3 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Emtricitabine?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Emtricitabine across 5,532 claims for 974 beneficiaries.

How many Emtricitabine products are on the market?

The Emtricitabine drug market contains 3 NDCs from 3 manufacturers — 2 generic and 1 brand product.

What is the price range for Emtricitabine?

NADAC reference prices for Emtricitabine range from $12.4863 to $17.4459 per EA — a 40% difference between cheapest and most expensive.

Is generic Emtricitabine cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Emtricitabine is $12.4863 per EA, versus $17.4459 for brand-labeled products — generic is about 28% cheaper on average.

Which manufacturers make Emtricitabine?

3 manufacturers list Emtricitabine in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Gilead Sciences, Inc. (1), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (1), Cipla USA Inc. (1).

How has the price of Emtricitabine changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 2 Emtricitabine NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +1.2%.