Lithium Carbonate
36 NDCs across 9 manufacturers|35 Generic,1 Brand
Lithium Carbonate is used to treat bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorders, 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 Mar 19, 1987. FDA's Orange Book lists 20 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $15 million on Lithium Carbonate across 1.1 million claims for 163,000 beneficiaries.
Lithium Carbonate is available as 36 NDCs from 9 manufacturers (35 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.10 to $12.02 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 125× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
36
35G / 1B
Manufacturers
9
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.10 – $12.02
per EA
7d Activity
avg +4.5% WoW · of 36 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
9 manufacturers producing LITHIUM CARBONATE(1 pricing outlier)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lithium Carbonate used to treat?
Lithium Carbonate is used to treat bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorders, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Lithium Carbonate become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Lithium Carbonate (ANDA) on Mar 19, 1987. The Orange Book currently lists 20 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Lithium Carbonate?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $15 million on Lithium Carbonate across 1.1 million claims for 163,000 beneficiaries.
How many Lithium Carbonate products are on the market?
The Lithium Carbonate drug market contains 36 NDCs from 9 manufacturers — 35 generic and 1 brand product.
What is the price range for Lithium Carbonate?
NADAC reference prices for Lithium Carbonate range from $0.0963 to $12.0194 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 125× the cheapest.
Is generic Lithium Carbonate cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Lithium Carbonate is $0.1674 per EA, versus $12.0194 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 72× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Lithium Carbonate?
9 manufacturers list Lithium Carbonate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (12), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (6), Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (4), Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. (4), American Health Packaging (3).
How has the price of Lithium Carbonate changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 31 Lithium Carbonate NDCs rose and 3 fell, with a market-wide average change of +4.5%.