Drug Markets/Paclitaxel

Paclitaxel

5 NDCs across 2 manufacturers|5 Generic,0 Brand

Paclitaxel is used to treat breast neoplasms, non-small-cell lung carcinoma, ovarian neoplasms and kaposi sarcoma, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Dec 29, 1992, and the first generic was approved Jan 25, 2002. FDA's Orange Book lists 7 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $204K on Paclitaxel across 2,204 claims for 677 beneficiaries.

Paclitaxel is available as 5 NDCs from 2 manufacturers (5 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $1.77 to $2.13 per ML — a 20% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

5

5G / 0B

Manufacturers

2

competing in market

Price Spread

$1.77 – $2.13

per ML

7d Activity

5 flat

avg +0.0% WoW · of 5 NDCs

Market Price Trend

Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.

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Manufacturer Breakdown

2 manufacturers producing PACLITAXEL

Drug Portfolio

5 NDCs total, 5 shown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paclitaxel used to treat?

Paclitaxel is used to treat breast neoplasms, non-small-cell lung carcinoma, ovarian neoplasms and kaposi sarcoma, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Paclitaxel become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Paclitaxel (ANDA) on Jan 25, 2002. The Orange Book currently lists 7 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Paclitaxel?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $204K on Paclitaxel across 2,204 claims for 677 beneficiaries.

How many Paclitaxel products are on the market?

The Paclitaxel drug market contains 5 NDCs from 2 manufacturers — 5 generic and 0 brand products.

What is the price range for Paclitaxel?

NADAC reference prices for Paclitaxel range from $1.7700 to $2.1290 per ML — a 20% difference between cheapest and most expensive.

Which manufacturers make Paclitaxel?

2 manufacturers list Paclitaxel in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Hospira Inc. (3), Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC (2).