Furosemide
84 NDCs across 23 manufacturers|81 Generic,3 Brand
Furosemide 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 Sep 9, 1985. FDA's Orange Book lists 24 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $147 million on Furosemide across 23.6 million claims for 5.8 million beneficiaries.
Furosemide is available as 84 NDCs from 23 manufacturers (81 generic, 3 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.03 to $1.31 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 49× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Active FDA drug shortage
30 Furosemide presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Apr 7, 2020). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.
Total NDCs
84
81G / 3B
Manufacturers
23
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.03 – $1.31
per EA, 46 of 84 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -0.9% WoW · of 84 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
23 manufacturers producing FUROSEMIDE(1 pricing outlier)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Furosemide used to treat?
Furosemide 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 Furosemide become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Furosemide (ANDA) on Sep 9, 1985. The Orange Book currently lists 24 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Furosemide?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $147 million on Furosemide across 23.6 million claims for 5.8 million beneficiaries.
Is Furosemide in shortage?
Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 30 Furosemide presentations with status "Current", first posted Apr 7, 2020.
How many Furosemide products are on the market?
The Furosemide drug market contains 84 NDCs from 23 manufacturers — 81 generic and 3 brand products.
What is the price range for Furosemide?
NADAC reference prices for Furosemide range from $0.0268 to $1.3060 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 49× the cheapest. 38 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Is generic Furosemide cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Furosemide is $0.0349 per EA, versus $1.0347 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 30× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Furosemide?
23 manufacturers list Furosemide in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (15), Solco Healthcare US LLC (6), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (6), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (6), Leading Pharma, LLC (6).
How has the price of Furosemide changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 18 Furosemide NDCs rose and 61 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.9%.