Modafinil
43 NDCs across 12 manufacturers|39 Generic,4 Brand
Modafinil is used to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, fatigue, narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Dec 24, 1998, and the first generic was approved Jul 16, 2012. FDA's Orange Book lists 16 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $40 million on Modafinil across 369,000 claims for 75,000 beneficiaries.
Modafinil is available as 43 NDCs from 12 manufacturers (39 generic, 4 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.25 to $80.35 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 324× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
43
39G / 4B
Manufacturers
12
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.25 – $80.35
per EA
7d Activity
avg +0.3% WoW · of 43 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
12 manufacturers producing MODAFINIL(2 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Modafinil used to treat?
Modafinil is used to treat attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, fatigue, narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Modafinil become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Modafinil (ANDA) on Jul 16, 2012. 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 Modafinil?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $40 million on Modafinil across 369,000 claims for 75,000 beneficiaries.
How many Modafinil products are on the market?
The Modafinil drug market contains 43 NDCs from 12 manufacturers — 39 generic and 4 brand products.
What is the price range for Modafinil?
NADAC reference prices for Modafinil range from $0.2479 to $80.3494 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 324× the cheapest.
Is generic Modafinil cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Modafinil is $0.3022 per EA, versus $66.7511 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 221× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Modafinil?
12 manufacturers list Modafinil in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Apotex Corp. (6), Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (6), Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. (5), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (4), Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (4).
How has the price of Modafinil changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 19 Modafinil NDCs rose and 21 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.3%.