Lanthanum Carbonate
20 NDCs across 7 manufacturers|18 Generic,2 Brand
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Oct 26, 2004, and the first generic was approved Aug 11, 2017. FDA's Orange Book lists 15 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $49 million on Lanthanum Carbonate across 52,000 claims for 15,000 beneficiaries.
Lanthanum Carbonate is available as 20 NDCs from 7 manufacturers (18 generic, 2 brand), with NADAC prices from $3.15 to $11.64 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
20
18G / 2B
Manufacturers
7
competing in market
Price Spread
$3.15 – $11.64
per EA
7d Activity
avg +0.4% WoW · of 20 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
7 manufacturers producing LANTHANUM CARBONATE(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
FOSRENOL 500 MG TABLET CHEW | $11.6417 per EA | — |
FOSRENOL 1,000 MG TABLET CHEW | $11.5148 per EA | — |
LANTHANUM CARB 750 MG TAB CHEW | $3.6274 per EA | — |
LANTHANUM CARB 750 MG TAB CHEW | $3.6274 per EA | — |
LANTHANUM CARB 750 MG TAB CHEW | $3.6274 per EA | — |
LANTHANUM CARB 750 MG TAB CHEW | $3.6274 per EA | — |
LANTHANUM CARB 750 MG TAB CHEW | $3.6274 per EA | — |
LANTHANUM CARB 750 MG TAB CHEW | $3.6274 per EA | — |
LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW | $3.2623 per EA | — |
LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW | $3.1829 per EA | -2.43% |
LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW | $3.1829 per EA | -2.43% |
LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW | $3.1829 per EA | -2.43% |
LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW | $3.1829 per EA | -2.43% |
LANTHANUM CARB 500 MG TAB CHEW | $3.1829 per EA | -2.43% |
LANTHANUM CARB 1,000 MG TB CHW | $3.1513 per EA | +2.69% |
LANTHANUM CARB 1,000 MG TB CHW | $3.1513 per EA | +2.69% |
LANTHANUM CARB 1,000 MG TB CHW | $3.1513 per EA | +2.69% |
LANTHANUM CARB 1,000 MG TB CHW | $3.1513 per EA | +2.69% |
LANTHANUM CARB 1,000 MG TB CHW | $3.1513 per EA | +2.69% |
LANTHANUM CARB 1,000 MG TB CHW | $3.1513 per EA | +2.69% |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Lanthanum Carbonate become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Lanthanum Carbonate (ANDA) on Aug 11, 2017. 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 Lanthanum Carbonate?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $49 million on Lanthanum Carbonate across 52,000 claims for 15,000 beneficiaries.
How many Lanthanum Carbonate products are on the market?
The Lanthanum Carbonate drug market contains 20 NDCs from 7 manufacturers — 18 generic and 2 brand products.
What is the price range for Lanthanum Carbonate?
NADAC reference prices for Lanthanum Carbonate range from $3.1513 to $11.6417 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 3.7× the cheapest.
Is generic Lanthanum Carbonate cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Lanthanum Carbonate is $3.3250 per EA, versus $11.5783 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 3.5× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Lanthanum Carbonate?
7 manufacturers list Lanthanum Carbonate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), Ascend Laboratories, LLC (3), Cipla USA Inc. (3), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (3).
How has the price of Lanthanum Carbonate changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 6 Lanthanum Carbonate NDCs rose and 5 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.4%.