Niacin
19 NDCs across 7 manufacturers|19 Generic,0 Brand
Niacin is used to treat hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, pellagra and peripheral vascular diseases, 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 Jan 1, 1982. FDA's Orange Book lists 25 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $13 million on Niacin across 158,000 claims for 40,000 beneficiaries.
Niacin is available as 19 NDCs from 7 manufacturers (19 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.19 to $0.91 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 4.7× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
19
19G / 0B
Manufacturers
7
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.19 – $0.91
per EA
7d Activity
avg +5.5% WoW · of 19 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Aurobindo Pharma Limited manufacturer profile
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Manufacturer Breakdown
7 manufacturers producing NIACIN(2 pricing outliers)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
NIACIN ER 750 MG TABLET | $0.9132 per EA | — |
NIACIN ER 1,000 MG TABLET | $0.3263 per EA | +1.24% |
NIACIN ER 1,000 MG TABLET | $0.3263 per EA | +1.24% |
NIACIN ER 1,000 MG TABLET | $0.3263 per EA | +1.24% |
NIACIN ER 1,000 MG TABLET | $0.3263 per EA | +1.24% |
NIACIN ER 1,000 MG TABLET | $0.3263 per EA | +1.24% |
NIACIN ER 1,000 MG TABLET | $0.3263 per EA | +1.24% |
NIACIN ER 1,000 MG TABLET | $0.3263 per EA | +1.24% |
NIACIN ER 750 MG TABLET | $0.2848 per EA | -6.21% |
NIACIN ER 750 MG TABLET | $0.2848 per EA | -6.21% |
NIACIN ER 750 MG TABLET | $0.2848 per EA | -6.21% |
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET | $0.1929 per EA | +13.69% |
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET | $0.1929 per EA | +13.69% |
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET | $0.1929 per EA | +13.69% |
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET | $0.1929 per EA | +13.69% |
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET | $0.1929 per EA | +13.69% |
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET | $0.1929 per EA | +13.69% |
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET | $0.1929 per EA | +13.69% |
NIACIN ER 500 MG TABLET | $0.1929 per EA | +13.69% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niacin used to treat?
Niacin is used to treat hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, pellagra and peripheral vascular diseases, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Niacin become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Niacin (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982. The Orange Book currently lists 25 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Niacin?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $13 million on Niacin across 158,000 claims for 40,000 beneficiaries.
How many Niacin products are on the market?
The Niacin drug market contains 19 NDCs from 7 manufacturers — 19 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Niacin?
NADAC reference prices for Niacin range from $0.1929 to $0.9132 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 4.7× the cheapest.
Which manufacturers make Niacin?
7 manufacturers list Niacin in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Aurobindo Pharma Limited (6), Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (3), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (3), Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited (2), Lannett Company Inc. (2).
How has the price of Niacin changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 15 Niacin NDCs rose and 3 fell, with a market-wide average change of +5.5%.