Nabumetone
27 NDCs across 9 manufacturers|25 Generic,2 Brand
Nabumetone is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, osteoarthritis and pain, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Dec 24, 1991, and the first generic was approved May 26, 2000. FDA's Orange Book lists 16 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $12 million on Nabumetone across 584,000 claims for 214,000 beneficiaries.
Nabumetone is available as 27 NDCs from 9 manufacturers (25 generic, 2 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.12 to $31.67 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 255× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
27
25G / 2B
Manufacturers
9
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.12 – $31.67
per EA
7d Activity
avg -1.3% WoW · of 27 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
9 manufacturers producing NABUMETONE(2 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nabumetone used to treat?
Nabumetone is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, osteoarthritis and pain, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Nabumetone become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Nabumetone (ANDA) on May 26, 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 Nabumetone?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $12 million on Nabumetone across 584,000 claims for 214,000 beneficiaries.
How many Nabumetone products are on the market?
The Nabumetone drug market contains 27 NDCs from 9 manufacturers — 25 generic and 2 brand products.
What is the price range for Nabumetone?
NADAC reference prices for Nabumetone range from $0.1242 to $31.6667 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 255× the cheapest.
Is generic Nabumetone cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Nabumetone is $0.1515 per EA, versus $31.6667 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 209× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Nabumetone?
9 manufacturers list Nabumetone in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Actavis Pharma, Inc. (4), Cipla USA Inc. (4), ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (4), Westminster Pharmaceuticals LLC (4), Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (4).
How has the price of Nabumetone changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 12 Nabumetone NDCs rose and 13 fell, with a market-wide average change of -1.3%.