Drug Markets/Esomeprazole Magnesium

Esomeprazole Magnesium

Brand names: Nexium, Nexium 24HR

131 NDCs across 26 manufacturers|118 Generic,13 Brand

Esomeprazole, the "purple pill" Nexium, is a proton pump inhibitor for GERD and erosive esophagitis; chemically it is the S-isomer of omeprazole. Prescription generics arrived in 2015 and an OTC version (Nexium 24HR) followed, both represented in the NADAC file. Generic delayed-release capsules now price close to other commodity PPIs, a small fraction of the former brand price.

▸ More about this market

Esomeprazole Magnesium is used to treat duodenal ulcer, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, helicobacter infections and zollinger-ellison syndrome, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification. The brand product was first FDA-approved on Feb 20, 2001, and the first generic was approved Jan 26, 2015. FDA's Orange Book lists 55 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $184 million on Esomeprazole Magnesium across 3.0 million claims for 762,000 beneficiaries.

Esomeprazole Magnesium is available as 131 NDCs from 26 manufacturers (118 generic, 13 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.12 to $9.17 per EAthe most expensive product costs about 78× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

131

118G / 13B

Manufacturers

26

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.12 – $9.17

per EA

7d Activity

310421 flat

avg -2.4% WoW · of 131 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Drug Portfolio

131 NDCs total, 131 shown

Drug Price 7d Change
NEXIUM DR 2.5 MG PACKET
$9.1746
per EA
+0.04%
NEXIUM DR 5 MG PACKET
$9.1596
per EA
-0.03%
NEXIUM DR 10 MG PACKET
$9.1449
per EA
0.00%
NEXIUM DR 20 MG PACKET
$9.1355
per EA
-0.04%
NEXIUM DR 40 MG PACKET
$9.1323
per EA
-0.12%
NEXIUM DR 40 MG CAPSULE
$8.7820
per EA
0.00%
NEXIUM DR 40 MG CAPSULE
$8.7820
per EA
0.00%
NEXIUM DR 20 MG CAPSULE
$8.7806
per EA
+0.01%
NEXIUM DR 20 MG CAPSULE
$8.7806
per EA
+0.01%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 2.5 MG PACKET
$5.6973
per EA
-3.81%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 2.5 MG PACKET
$5.6973
per EA
-3.81%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 5 MG PACKET
$5.4665
per EA
-5.10%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 5 MG PACKET
$5.4665
per EA
-5.10%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 10 MG PACKET
$5.2259
per EA
-5.99%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 10 MG PACKET
$5.2259
per EA
-5.99%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 20 MG PACKET
$4.5073
per EA
-12.40%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 20 MG PACKET
$4.5073
per EA
-12.40%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 20 MG PACKET
$4.5073
per EA
-12.40%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET
$4.3897
per EA
-3.11%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET
$4.3897
per EA
-3.11%
ESOMEPRAZOLE DR 40 MG PACKET
$4.3897
per EA
-3.11%
NEXIUM 24HR 22.3 MG CAPSULE
$0.5906
per EA
NEXIUM 24HR 22.3 MG CAPSULE
$0.5906
per EA
NEXIUM 24HR 22.3 MG CAPSULE
$0.5906
per EA
NEXIUM 24HR 22.3 MG CAPSULE
$0.5906
per EA
QC ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG
$0.3610
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3494
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3494
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
GNP ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
GNP ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
GNP ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3491
per EA
-2.51%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.3428
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1803
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1673
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1663
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1663
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1643
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1643
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1534
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1534
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 20 MG CAP
$0.1533
per EA
-2.21%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1462
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1414
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1414
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1403
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1403
per EA
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%
ESOMEPRAZOLE MAG DR 40 MG CAP
$0.1180
per EA
-1.95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Esomeprazole Magnesium used to treat?

Esomeprazole Magnesium is used to treat duodenal ulcer, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, helicobacter infections and zollinger-ellison syndrome, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Esomeprazole Magnesium become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Esomeprazole Magnesium (ANDA) on Jan 26, 2015. The Orange Book currently lists 55 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Esomeprazole Magnesium?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $184 million on Esomeprazole Magnesium across 3.0 million claims for 762,000 beneficiaries.

How many Esomeprazole Magnesium products are on the market?

The Esomeprazole Magnesium drug market contains 131 NDCs from 26 manufacturers — 118 generic and 13 brand products.

What is the price range for Esomeprazole Magnesium?

NADAC reference prices for Esomeprazole Magnesium range from $0.1180 to $9.1746 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 78× the cheapest.

Is generic Esomeprazole Magnesium cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Esomeprazole Magnesium is $0.6616 per EA, versus $6.4027 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 9.7× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Esomeprazole Magnesium?

26 manufacturers list Esomeprazole Magnesium in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (9), Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. (9), Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (8), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (8), Lannett Company Inc. (6).

How has the price of Esomeprazole Magnesium changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 3 Esomeprazole Magnesium NDCs rose and 104 fell, with a market-wide average change of -2.4%.