Drug Markets/Metronidazole

Metronidazole

86 NDCs across 30 manufacturers|82 Generic,4 Brand

Metronidazole is used to treat abscess, amebiasis, bacteroides infections, bacterial endocarditis, pseudomembranous enterocolitis and giardiasis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

▸ More about this market

The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved Nov 6, 1984. FDA's Orange Book lists 47 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $60 million on Metronidazole across 2.3 million claims for 1.6 million beneficiaries.

Metronidazole is available as 86 NDCs from 30 manufacturers (82 generic, 4 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.10 to $7.31 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 75× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Active FDA drug shortage

4 Metronidazole presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Jan 13, 2022). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.

Total NDCs

86

82G / 4B

Manufacturers

30

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.10 – $7.31

per EA, 54 of 86 NDCs

7d Activity

32↑40↓14 flat

avg -1.5% WoW · of 86 NDCs

Market Price Trend

Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.

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Drug Portfolio

86 NDCs total, 86 shown

Drug ↕Price 7d Change ↕
NUVESSA VAGINAL 1.3% GEL
$43.0273
per GM
+0.07%
NORITATE 1% CREAM
$31.2696
per GM
—
METRONIDAZOLE 375 MG CAPSULE
$7.3080
per EA
—
METRONIDAZOLE 375 MG CAPSULE
$7.3080
per EA
—
METROGEL TOPICAL 1% GEL
$6.0483
per GM
—
METRONIDAZOLE 0.75% LOTION
$1.8173
per ML
+1.40%
METRONIDAZOLE 0.75% LOTION
$1.8173
per ML
+1.40%
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL
$0.6724
per GM
—
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL
$0.6210
per GM
+0.02%
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL
$0.6210
per GM
+0.02%
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL
$0.6210
per GM
+0.02%
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL
$0.6210
per GM
+0.02%
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL
$0.6210
per GM
+0.02%
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 1% GEL
$0.6209
per GM
—
METRONIDAZOLE TOP 1% GEL PUMP
$0.5399
per GM
-4.52%
METRONIDAZOLE TOP 1% GEL PUMP
$0.5399
per GM
-4.52%
METRONIDAZOLE TOP 1% GEL PUMP
$0.5399
per GM
-4.52%
METRONIDAZOLE TOP 1% GEL PUMP
$0.5229
per GM
—
VANDAZOLE VAGINAL 0.75% GEL
$0.3342
per GM
+3.30%
METRONIDAZOLE 0.75% CREAM
$0.2571
per GM
-4.22%
METRONIDAZOLE 0.75% CREAM
$0.2571
per GM
-4.22%
METRONIDAZOLE 0.75% CREAM
$0.2571
per GM
-4.22%
METRONIDAZOLE 0.75% CREAM
$0.2571
per GM
-4.22%
METRONIDAZOLE 0.75% CREAM
$0.2571
per GM
-4.22%
METRONIDAZOLE VAGINAL 0.75% GL
$0.1810
per GM
—
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 0.75% GL
$0.1793
per GM
-18.85%
METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 0.75% GL
$0.1793
per GM
-18.85%
METRONIDAZOLE VAGINAL 0.75% GL
$0.1406
per GM
-0.54%
METRONIDAZOLE VAGINAL 0.75% GL
$0.1406
per GM
-0.54%
METRONIDAZOLE VAGINAL 0.75% GL
$0.1406
per GM
-0.54%
METRONIDAZOLE VAGINAL 0.75% GL
$0.1406
per GM
-0.54%
METRONIDAZOLE VAGINAL 0.75% GL
$0.1406
per GM
-0.54%
METRONIDAZOLE VAGINAL 0.75% GL
$0.1406
per GM
-0.54%
METRONIDAZOLE VAGINAL 0.75% GL
$0.1406
per GM
-0.54%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1094
per EA
—
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1094
per EA
—
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1094
per EA
—
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET
$0.1043
per EA
+3.06%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.1017
per EA
-4.81%
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.0970
per EA
—
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.0970
per EA
—
METRONIDAZOLE 250 MG TABLET
$0.0970
per EA
—

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metronidazole used to treat?

Metronidazole is used to treat abscess, amebiasis, bacteroides infections, bacterial endocarditis, pseudomembranous enterocolitis and giardiasis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Metronidazole become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Metronidazole (ANDA) on Nov 6, 1984. The Orange Book currently lists 47 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Metronidazole?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $60 million on Metronidazole across 2.3 million claims for 1.6 million beneficiaries.

Is Metronidazole in shortage?

Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 4 Metronidazole presentations with status "Current", first posted Jan 13, 2022.

How many Metronidazole products are on the market?

The Metronidazole drug market contains 86 NDCs from 30 manufacturers — 82 generic and 4 brand products.

What is the price range for Metronidazole?

NADAC reference prices for Metronidazole range from $0.0970 to $7.3080 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 75× the cheapest. 32 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.

Which manufacturers make Metronidazole?

30 manufacturers list Metronidazole in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (7), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (7), Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. (7), Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (6), Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. (5).

How has the price of Metronidazole changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 32 Metronidazole NDCs rose and 40 fell, with a market-wide average change of -1.5%.