Linezolid
20 NDCs across 10 manufacturers|18 Generic,2 Brand
Linezolid is used to treat bacterial pneumonia, bacterial skin diseases, soft tissue infections, staphylococcal infections and streptococcal infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Apr 18, 2000, and the first generic was approved Jun 27, 2012. FDA's Orange Book lists 12 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $18 million on Linezolid across 146,000 claims for 112,000 beneficiaries.
Linezolid is available as 20 NDCs from 10 manufacturers (18 generic, 2 brand), with NADAC prices from $1.38 to $261.73 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 189× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
20
18G / 2B
Manufacturers
10
competing in market
Price Spread
$1.38 – $261.73
per EA, 15 of 20 NDCs
7d Activity
avg +5.0% WoW · of 20 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Ascend Laboratories, LLC manufacturer profile
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Lead class
Oxazolidinone Antibacterial class view
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Manufacturer Breakdown
10 manufacturers producing LINEZOLID(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
ZYVOX 600 MG TABLET | $261.7337 per EA | — |
ZYVOX 100 MG/5 ML SUSPENSION | $8.7097 per ML | — |
LINEZOLID 100 MG/5 ML SUSP | $2.7358 per ML | +6.77% |
LINEZOLID 100 MG/5 ML SUSP | $2.7358 per ML | +6.77% |
LINEZOLID 100 MG/5 ML SUSP | $2.7358 per ML | +6.77% |
LINEZOLID 100 MG/5 ML SUSP | $2.7358 per ML | +6.77% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $2.1614 per EA | — |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $2.0838 per EA | — |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4946 per EA | — |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4849 per EA | — |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4411 per EA | +4.29% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4411 per EA | +4.29% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4411 per EA | +4.29% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4411 per EA | +4.29% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4411 per EA | +4.29% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4411 per EA | +4.29% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4411 per EA | +4.29% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4411 per EA | +4.29% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.4411 per EA | +4.29% |
LINEZOLID 600 MG TABLET | $1.3818 per EA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linezolid used to treat?
Linezolid is used to treat bacterial pneumonia, bacterial skin diseases, soft tissue infections, staphylococcal infections and streptococcal infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Linezolid become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Linezolid (ANDA) on Jun 27, 2012. 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 Linezolid?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $18 million on Linezolid across 146,000 claims for 112,000 beneficiaries.
How many Linezolid products are on the market?
The Linezolid drug market contains 20 NDCs from 10 manufacturers — 18 generic and 2 brand products.
What is the price range for Linezolid?
NADAC reference prices for Linezolid range from $1.3818 to $261.7337 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 189× the cheapest. 5 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Is generic Linezolid cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Linezolid is $1.5412 per EA, versus $261.7337 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 170× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Linezolid?
10 manufacturers list Linezolid in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Ascend Laboratories, LLC (4), Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC (2), American Health Packaging (2).
How has the price of Linezolid changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 13 Linezolid NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +5.0%.