Fentanyl Citrate
14 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|14 Generic,0 Brand
Fentanyl Citrate is used to treat pain, 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 Apr 30, 1990. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Fentanyl Citrate across 533 claims for 59 beneficiaries.
Fentanyl Citrate is available as 14 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (14 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.60 to $1.73 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 2.9× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Active FDA drug shortage
19 Fentanyl Citrate presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Jan 1, 2012). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.
Total NDCs
14
14G / 0B
Manufacturers
6
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.60 – $1.73
per ML, 12 of 14 NDCs
7d Activity
avg +9.1% WoW · of 14 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
6 manufacturers producing FENTANYL CITRATE(2 pricing outliers)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
FENTANYL CITRATE OTFC 800 MCG | $12.7517 per EA | — |
FENTANYL CITRATE OTFC 400 MCG | $9.8957 per EA | — |
FENTANYL 250 MCG/5 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 2,500 MCG/50 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 100 MCG/2 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 2,500 MCG/50 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 100 MCG/2 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 250 MCG/5 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 2,500 MCG/50 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 100 MCG/2 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 100 MCG/2 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 100 MCG/2 ML VIAL | $1.7269 per ML | +9.06% |
FENTANYL 1,000 MCG/20 ML AMPUL | $0.5981 per ML | — |
FENTANYL 100 MCG/2 ML AMPUL | $0.5981 per ML | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fentanyl Citrate used to treat?
Fentanyl Citrate is used to treat pain, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Fentanyl Citrate become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Fentanyl Citrate (ANDA) on Apr 30, 1990.
How much does Medicare spend on Fentanyl Citrate?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Fentanyl Citrate across 533 claims for 59 beneficiaries.
Is Fentanyl Citrate in shortage?
Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 19 Fentanyl Citrate presentations with status "Current", first posted Jan 1, 2012.
How many Fentanyl Citrate products are on the market?
The Fentanyl Citrate drug market contains 14 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 14 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Fentanyl Citrate?
NADAC reference prices for Fentanyl Citrate range from $0.5981 to $1.7269 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 2.9× the cheapest. 2 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Fentanyl Citrate?
6 manufacturers list Fentanyl Citrate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (5), Civica, Inc. (3), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (2), Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC (2), Phlow Corp. (1).
How has the price of Fentanyl Citrate changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 10 Fentanyl Citrate NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +9.1%.