Drug Markets/Ertapenem Sodium

Ertapenem Sodium

9 NDCs across 7 manufacturers|8 Generic,1 Brand

Ertapenem Sodium is used to treat abdominal abscess, bacteroides infections, escherichia coli infections, haemophilus infections, intraabdominal infections and klebsiella infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Nov 21, 2001, and the first generic was approved Apr 16, 2018. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $73 million on Ertapenem Sodium across 173,000 claims for 68,000 beneficiaries.

Ertapenem Sodium is available as 9 NDCs from 7 manufacturers (8 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $27.76 to $122.42 per EAthe 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

9

8G / 1B

Manufacturers

7

competing in market

Price Spread

$27.76 – $122.42

per EA

7d Activity

81 flat

avg -7.6% WoW · of 9 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Drug Portfolio

9 NDCs total, 9 shown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ertapenem Sodium used to treat?

Ertapenem Sodium is used to treat abdominal abscess, bacteroides infections, escherichia coli infections, haemophilus infections, intraabdominal infections and klebsiella infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Ertapenem Sodium become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Ertapenem Sodium (ANDA) on Apr 16, 2018.

How much does Medicare spend on Ertapenem Sodium?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $73 million on Ertapenem Sodium across 173,000 claims for 68,000 beneficiaries.

How many Ertapenem Sodium products are on the market?

The Ertapenem Sodium drug market contains 9 NDCs from 7 manufacturers — 8 generic and 1 brand product.

What is the price range for Ertapenem Sodium?

NADAC reference prices for Ertapenem Sodium range from $27.7551 to $122.4195 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 4.4× the cheapest.

Is generic Ertapenem Sodium cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Ertapenem Sodium is $30.6858 per EA, versus $122.4195 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 4.0× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Ertapenem Sodium?

7 manufacturers list Ertapenem Sodium in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Fosun Pharma USA Inc. (2), Endo USA Inc. (2), Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (1), Apotex Corp. (1), Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (1).

How has the price of Ertapenem Sodium changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 0 Ertapenem Sodium NDCs rose and 8 fell, with a market-wide average change of -7.6%.