Drug Markets/Ethacrynic Acid

Ethacrynic Acid

8 NDCs across 8 manufacturers|7 Generic,1 Brand

Ethacrynic Acid is used to treat acute kidney injury, ascites, edema, heart failure, hypertension and chronic kidney failure, 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 Jun 30, 2016. FDA's Orange Book lists 8 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $7 million on Ethacrynic Acid across 15,000 claims for 4,158 beneficiaries.

Ethacrynic Acid is available as 8 NDCs from 8 manufacturers (7 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.78 to $21.72 per EAthe most expensive product costs about 28× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

8

7G / 1B

Manufacturers

8

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.78 – $21.72

per EA

7d Activity

53 flat

avg +3.5% WoW · of 8 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Drug Portfolio

8 NDCs total, 8 shown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethacrynic Acid used to treat?

Ethacrynic Acid is used to treat acute kidney injury, ascites, edema, heart failure, hypertension and chronic kidney failure, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Ethacrynic Acid become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Ethacrynic Acid (ANDA) on Jun 30, 2016. 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 Ethacrynic Acid?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $7 million on Ethacrynic Acid across 15,000 claims for 4,158 beneficiaries.

How many Ethacrynic Acid products are on the market?

The Ethacrynic Acid drug market contains 8 NDCs from 8 manufacturers — 7 generic and 1 brand product.

What is the price range for Ethacrynic Acid?

NADAC reference prices for Ethacrynic Acid range from $0.7836 to $21.7231 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 28× the cheapest.

Is generic Ethacrynic Acid cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Ethacrynic Acid is $0.8734 per EA, versus $21.7231 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 25× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Ethacrynic Acid?

8 manufacturers list Ethacrynic Acid in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Bausch Health US LLC (1), TruPharma LLC (1), Oceanside Pharmaceuticals (1), Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1), Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC (1).

How has the price of Ethacrynic Acid changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 5 Ethacrynic Acid NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +3.5%.