Drug Markets/Hydrocodone Bitartrate

Hydrocodone Bitartrate

12 NDCs across 2 manufacturers|6 Generic,6 Brand

Hydrocodone Bitartrate is used to treat cough, obstructive lung diseases and postoperative pain, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Oct 25, 2013, and the first generic was approved Jan 21, 2020. FDA's Orange Book lists 12 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $22 million on Hydrocodone Bitartrate across 40,000 claims for 7,003 beneficiaries.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate is available as 12 NDCs from 2 manufacturers (6 generic, 6 brand), with NADAC prices from $6.36 to $62.10 per EAthe most expensive product costs about 9.8× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

12

6G / 6B

Manufacturers

2

competing in market

Price Spread

$6.36 – $62.10

per EA

7d Activity

228 flat

avg -0.0% WoW · of 12 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Manufacturer Breakdown

2 manufacturers producing HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE

Drug Portfolio

12 NDCs total, 12 shown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydrocodone Bitartrate used to treat?

Hydrocodone Bitartrate is used to treat cough, obstructive lung diseases and postoperative pain, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Hydrocodone Bitartrate become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Hydrocodone Bitartrate (ANDA) on Jan 21, 2020. The Orange Book currently lists 12 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Hydrocodone Bitartrate?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $22 million on Hydrocodone Bitartrate across 40,000 claims for 7,003 beneficiaries.

How many Hydrocodone Bitartrate products are on the market?

The Hydrocodone Bitartrate drug market contains 12 NDCs from 2 manufacturers — 6 generic and 6 brand products.

What is the price range for Hydrocodone Bitartrate?

NADAC reference prices for Hydrocodone Bitartrate range from $6.3579 to $62.0951 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 9.8× the cheapest.

Is generic Hydrocodone Bitartrate cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Hydrocodone Bitartrate is $7.5301 per EA, versus $34.3184 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 4.6× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Hydrocodone Bitartrate?

2 manufacturers list Hydrocodone Bitartrate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Purdue Pharma LP (6), Alvogen Inc. (6).

How has the price of Hydrocodone Bitartrate changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 2 Hydrocodone Bitartrate NDCs rose and 2 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.0%.