Nitroglycerin
57 NDCs across 20 manufacturers|50 Generic,7 Brand
Nitroglycerin is used to treat angina pectoris, eclampsia, diffuse esophageal spasm, fissure in ano, heart failure and pulmonary 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 Sep 10, 1985. FDA's Orange Book lists 42 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $48 million on Nitroglycerin across 2.5 million claims for 1.4 million beneficiaries.
Nitroglycerin is available as 57 NDCs from 20 manufacturers (50 generic, 7 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.06 to $50.50 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 800× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
57
50G / 7B
Manufacturers
20
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.06 – $50.50
per EA, 44 of 57 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -0.1% WoW · of 57 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
20 manufacturers producing NITROGLYCERIN(1 pricing outlier)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nitroglycerin used to treat?
Nitroglycerin is used to treat angina pectoris, eclampsia, diffuse esophageal spasm, fissure in ano, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Nitroglycerin become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Nitroglycerin (ANDA) on Sep 10, 1985. The Orange Book currently lists 42 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Nitroglycerin?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $48 million on Nitroglycerin across 2.5 million claims for 1.4 million beneficiaries.
How many Nitroglycerin products are on the market?
The Nitroglycerin drug market contains 57 NDCs from 20 manufacturers — 50 generic and 7 brand products.
What is the price range for Nitroglycerin?
NADAC reference prices for Nitroglycerin range from $0.0631 to $50.4973 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 800× the cheapest. 13 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Is generic Nitroglycerin cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Nitroglycerin is $0.2070 per EA, versus $17.5330 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 85× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Nitroglycerin?
20 manufacturers list Nitroglycerin in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. (8), Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (8), Advagen Pharma Ltd. (4), Solco Healthcare US LLC (4), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (4).
How has the price of Nitroglycerin changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 23 Nitroglycerin NDCs rose and 30 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.1%.