Methimazole
23 NDCs across 10 manufacturers|23 Generic,0 Brand
Methimazole is used to treat goiter and thyroid crisis, 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 29, 2000. FDA's Orange Book lists 16 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $11 million on Methimazole across 944,000 claims for 221,000 beneficiaries.
Methimazole is available as 23 NDCs from 10 manufacturers (23 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.07 to $0.12 per EA — a 76% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
23
23G / 0B
Manufacturers
10
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.07 – $0.12
per EA
7d Activity
avg -0.6% WoW · of 23 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
10 manufacturers producing METHIMAZOLE(1 pricing outlier)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Methimazole used to treat?
Methimazole is used to treat goiter and thyroid crisis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Methimazole become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Methimazole (ANDA) on Mar 29, 2000. The Orange Book currently lists 16 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Methimazole?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $11 million on Methimazole across 944,000 claims for 221,000 beneficiaries.
How many Methimazole products are on the market?
The Methimazole drug market contains 23 NDCs from 10 manufacturers — 23 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Methimazole?
NADAC reference prices for Methimazole range from $0.0707 to $0.1246 per EA — a 76% difference between cheapest and most expensive.
Which manufacturers make Methimazole?
10 manufacturers list Methimazole in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Chartwell RX LLC (4), Strides Pharma Inc. (3), NorthStar Rx LLC (2), Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC (2), Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2).
How has the price of Methimazole changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 0 Methimazole NDCs rose and 23 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.6%.