Drug Markets/Exemestane

Exemestane

9 NDCs across 9 manufacturers|8 Generic,1 Brand

Exemestane is used to treat breast neoplasms, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Oct 21, 1999, and the first generic was approved Apr 1, 2011. FDA's Orange Book lists 8 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $33 million on Exemestane across 213,000 claims for 55,000 beneficiaries.

Exemestane is available as 9 NDCs from 9 manufacturers (8 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.72 to $38.98 per EAthe most expensive product costs about 54× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

9

8G / 1B

Manufacturers

9

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.72 – $38.98

per EA

7d Activity

81 flat

avg +4.5% 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 Exemestane used to treat?

Exemestane is used to treat breast neoplasms, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Exemestane become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Exemestane (ANDA) on Apr 1, 2011. 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 Exemestane?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $33 million on Exemestane across 213,000 claims for 55,000 beneficiaries.

How many Exemestane products are on the market?

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

What is the price range for Exemestane?

NADAC reference prices for Exemestane range from $0.7177 to $38.9792 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 54× the cheapest.

Is generic Exemestane cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Exemestane is $0.7177 per EA, versus $38.9792 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 54× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Exemestane?

9 manufacturers list Exemestane in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC (1), Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. (1), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (1), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1), Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC (1).

How has the price of Exemestane changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 8 Exemestane NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +4.5%.