Famciclovir
17 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|17 Generic,0 Brand
Famciclovir is used to treat aids-related opportunistic infections, chickenpox, herpes genitalis, herpes labialis and herpes zoster, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Jun 29, 1994, and the first generic was approved Aug 24, 2007. FDA's Orange Book lists 15 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $6 million on Famciclovir across 120,000 claims for 57,000 beneficiaries.
Famciclovir is available as 17 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (17 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.21 to $0.79 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 3.7× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
17
17G / 0B
Manufacturers
6
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.21 – $0.79
per EA
7d Activity
avg +2.5% WoW · of 17 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
6 manufacturers producing FAMCICLOVIR(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
FAMCICLOVIR 500 MG TABLET | $0.7912 per EA | +3.27% |
FAMCICLOVIR 500 MG TABLET | $0.7912 per EA | +3.27% |
FAMCICLOVIR 500 MG TABLET | $0.7912 per EA | +3.27% |
FAMCICLOVIR 500 MG TABLET | $0.7912 per EA | +3.27% |
FAMCICLOVIR 500 MG TABLET | $0.7912 per EA | +3.27% |
FAMCICLOVIR 500 MG TABLET | $0.7912 per EA | +3.27% |
FAMCICLOVIR 250 MG TABLET | $0.4411 per EA | +4.08% |
FAMCICLOVIR 250 MG TABLET | $0.4411 per EA | +4.08% |
FAMCICLOVIR 250 MG TABLET | $0.4411 per EA | +4.08% |
FAMCICLOVIR 250 MG TABLET | $0.4411 per EA | +4.08% |
FAMCICLOVIR 250 MG TABLET | $0.4411 per EA | +4.08% |
FAMCICLOVIR 250 MG TABLET | $0.4411 per EA | +4.08% |
FAMCICLOVIR 125 MG TABLET | $0.2139 per EA | -0.43% |
FAMCICLOVIR 125 MG TABLET | $0.2139 per EA | -0.43% |
FAMCICLOVIR 125 MG TABLET | $0.2139 per EA | -0.43% |
FAMCICLOVIR 125 MG TABLET | $0.2139 per EA | -0.43% |
FAMCICLOVIR 125 MG TABLET | $0.2139 per EA | -0.43% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Famciclovir used to treat?
Famciclovir is used to treat aids-related opportunistic infections, chickenpox, herpes genitalis, herpes labialis and herpes zoster, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Famciclovir become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Famciclovir (ANDA) on Aug 24, 2007. The Orange Book currently lists 15 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Famciclovir?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $6 million on Famciclovir across 120,000 claims for 57,000 beneficiaries.
How many Famciclovir products are on the market?
The Famciclovir drug market contains 17 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 17 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Famciclovir?
NADAC reference prices for Famciclovir range from $0.2139 to $0.7912 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 3.7× the cheapest.
Which manufacturers make Famciclovir?
6 manufacturers list Famciclovir in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Aurobindo Pharma Limited (3), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (3), Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited (3), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (3).
How has the price of Famciclovir changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 12 Famciclovir NDCs rose and 5 fell, with a market-wide average change of +2.5%.