Minoxidil
11 NDCs across 4 manufacturers|11 Generic,0 Brand
Minoxidil is used to treat alopecia and malignant hypertension, 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 3, 1987. FDA's Orange Book lists 6 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $9 million on Minoxidil across 604,000 claims for 178,000 beneficiaries.
Minoxidil is available as 11 NDCs from 4 manufacturers (11 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.10 to $0.16 per EA — a 59% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
11
11G / 0B
Manufacturers
4
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.10 – $0.16
per EA
7d Activity
avg -4.5% WoW · of 11 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
4 manufacturers producing MINOXIDIL
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
MINOXIDIL 10 MG TABLET | $0.1562 per EA | -5.81% |
MINOXIDIL 10 MG TABLET | $0.1562 per EA | -5.81% |
MINOXIDIL 10 MG TABLET | $0.1562 per EA | -5.81% |
MINOXIDIL 10 MG TABLET | $0.1562 per EA | -5.81% |
MINOXIDIL 10 MG TABLET | $0.1562 per EA | -5.81% |
MINOXIDIL 10 MG TABLET | $0.1562 per EA | -5.81% |
MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET | $0.0982 per EA | -2.99% |
MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET | $0.0982 per EA | -2.99% |
MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET | $0.0982 per EA | -2.99% |
MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET | $0.0982 per EA | -2.99% |
MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET | $0.0982 per EA | -2.99% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minoxidil used to treat?
Minoxidil is used to treat alopecia and malignant hypertension, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Minoxidil become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Minoxidil (ANDA) on Mar 3, 1987. The Orange Book currently lists 6 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Minoxidil?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $9 million on Minoxidil across 604,000 claims for 178,000 beneficiaries.
How many Minoxidil products are on the market?
The Minoxidil drug market contains 11 NDCs from 4 manufacturers — 11 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Minoxidil?
NADAC reference prices for Minoxidil range from $0.0982 to $0.1562 per EA — a 59% difference between cheapest and most expensive.
Which manufacturers make Minoxidil?
4 manufacturers list Minoxidil in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Actavis Pharma, Inc. (4), Endo USA Inc. (3), American Health Packaging (2), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (2).
How has the price of Minoxidil changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 0 Minoxidil NDCs rose and 11 fell, with a market-wide average change of -4.5%.