Drug Markets/Midazolam

Midazolam

11 NDCs across 4 manufacturers|10 Generic,1 Brand

Midazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders, psychomotor agitation and status epilepticus, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

▸ More about this market

The brand product was first FDA-approved on May 17, 2019, and the first generic was approved Apr 17, 2023. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $37 million on Midazolam across 39,000 claims for 18,000 beneficiaries.

Midazolam is available as 11 NDCs from 4 manufacturers (10 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.23 to $0.51 per MLthe most expensive product costs about 2.2× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Active FDA drug shortage

26 Midazolam presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Apr 2, 2020). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.

Total NDCs

11

10G / 1B

Manufacturers

4

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.23 – $0.51

per ML, 10 of 11 NDCs

7d Activity

56 flat

avg +0.1% WoW · of 11 NDCs

Market Price Trend

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

Drug Portfolio

11 NDCs total, 11 shown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midazolam used to treat?

Midazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders, psychomotor agitation and status epilepticus, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Midazolam become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Midazolam (ANDA) on Apr 17, 2023.

How much does Medicare spend on Midazolam?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $37 million on Midazolam across 39,000 claims for 18,000 beneficiaries.

Is Midazolam in shortage?

Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 26 Midazolam presentations with status "Current", first posted Apr 2, 2020.

How many Midazolam products are on the market?

The Midazolam drug market contains 11 NDCs from 4 manufacturers — 10 generic and 1 brand product.

What is the price range for Midazolam?

NADAC reference prices for Midazolam range from $0.2343 to $0.5053 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 2.2× the cheapest. 1 additional product is priced per a different unit (e.g. liquids per ML) and isn't directly comparable.

Which manufacturers make Midazolam?

4 manufacturers list Midazolam in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (7), Almaject, Inc. (2), UCB, Inc. (1), Civica, Inc. (1).

How has the price of Midazolam changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 5 Midazolam NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.1%.