Nitrofurantoin
13 NDCs across 11 manufacturers|13 Generic,0 Brand
Nitrofurantoin is used to treat escherichia coli infections, klebsiella infections, staphylococcal infections and urinary tract infections, 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 9 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $6 million on Nitrofurantoin across 2,564 claims for 1,149 beneficiaries.
Nitrofurantoin is available as 13 NDCs from 11 manufacturers (13 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $1.69 to $1.84 per ML — a 9% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
13
13G / 0B
Manufacturers
11
competing in market
Price Spread
$1.69 – $1.84
per ML, 9 of 13 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -1.3% WoW · of 13 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
11 manufacturers producing NITROFURANTOIN(4 pricing outliers)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.8422 per ML | — |
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.8422 per ML | — |
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.6860 per ML | -1.88% |
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.6860 per ML | -1.88% |
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.6860 per ML | -1.88% |
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.6860 per ML | -1.88% |
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.6860 per ML | -1.88% |
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.6860 per ML | -1.88% |
NITROFURANTOIN 25 MG/5 ML SUSP | $1.6860 per ML | -1.88% |
NITROFURANTOIN MCR 25 MG CAP | $1.5393 per EA | -10.02% |
NITROFURANTOIN MONO-MCR 100 MG | $0.2958 per EA | -0.68% |
NITROFURANTOIN MCR 100 MG CAP | $0.2327 per EA | +5.12% |
NITROFURANTOIN MCR 50 MG CAP | $0.1650 per EA | +3.95% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nitrofurantoin used to treat?
Nitrofurantoin is used to treat escherichia coli infections, klebsiella infections, staphylococcal infections and urinary tract infections, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Nitrofurantoin become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Nitrofurantoin (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982. The Orange Book currently lists 9 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Nitrofurantoin?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $6 million on Nitrofurantoin across 2,564 claims for 1,149 beneficiaries.
How many Nitrofurantoin products are on the market?
The Nitrofurantoin drug market contains 13 NDCs from 11 manufacturers — 13 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Nitrofurantoin?
NADAC reference prices for Nitrofurantoin range from $1.6860 to $1.8422 per ML — a 9% difference between cheapest and most expensive. 4 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Nitrofurantoin?
11 manufacturers list Nitrofurantoin in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1), Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (1), Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC (1), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (1).
How has the price of Nitrofurantoin changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 2 Nitrofurantoin NDCs rose and 10 fell, with a market-wide average change of -1.3%.