Megestrol Acetate
12 NDCs across 5 manufacturers|12 Generic,0 Brand
Megestrol Acetate is used to treat anorexia, breast neoplasms, cachexia and endometrial neoplasms, 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 Oct 2, 1987. FDA's Orange Book lists 7 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $28 million on Megestrol Acetate across 493,000 claims for 181,000 beneficiaries.
Megestrol Acetate is available as 12 NDCs from 5 manufacturers (12 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.20 to $0.24 per EA — a 23% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
12
12G / 0B
Manufacturers
5
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.20 – $0.24
per EA, 7 of 12 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -1.4% WoW · of 12 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
5 manufacturers producing MEGESTROL ACETATE(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
MEGESTROL 625 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.4403 per ML | +4.09% |
MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET | $0.2408 per EA | -2.32% |
MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET | $0.2408 per EA | -2.32% |
MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET | $0.2408 per EA | -2.32% |
MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET | $0.2408 per EA | -2.32% |
MEGESTROL 40 MG TABLET | $0.2408 per EA | -2.32% |
MEGESTROL 20 MG TABLET | $0.1950 per EA | -3.07% |
MEGESTROL 20 MG TABLET | $0.1950 per EA | -3.07% |
MEGESTROL ACET 40 MG/ML SUSP | $0.1361 per ML | +0.42% |
MEGESTROL ACET 40 MG/ML SUSP | $0.1361 per ML | +0.42% |
MEGESTROL ACET 40 MG/ML SUSP | $0.1290 per ML | -2.17% |
MEGESTROL ACET 40 MG/ML SUSP | $0.1290 per ML | -2.17% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Megestrol Acetate used to treat?
Megestrol Acetate is used to treat anorexia, breast neoplasms, cachexia and endometrial neoplasms, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Megestrol Acetate become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Megestrol Acetate (ANDA) on Oct 2, 1987. The Orange Book currently lists 7 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Megestrol Acetate?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $28 million on Megestrol Acetate across 493,000 claims for 181,000 beneficiaries.
How many Megestrol Acetate products are on the market?
The Megestrol Acetate drug market contains 12 NDCs from 5 manufacturers — 12 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Megestrol Acetate?
NADAC reference prices for Megestrol Acetate range from $0.1950 to $0.2408 per EA — a 23% difference between cheapest and most expensive. 5 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Megestrol Acetate?
5 manufacturers list Megestrol Acetate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Strides Pharma Inc. (6), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (2), ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2), Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC (1), Major Pharmaceuticals (1).
How has the price of Megestrol Acetate changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 3 Megestrol Acetate NDCs rose and 9 fell, with a market-wide average change of -1.4%.