Permethrin
5 NDCs across 5 manufacturers|5 Generic,0 Brand
Permethrin is used to treat lice infestations and scabies, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Mar 31, 1986, and the first generic was approved Jan 23, 1998. FDA's Orange Book lists 4 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $10 million on Permethrin across 208,000 claims for 134,000 beneficiaries.
Permethrin is available as 5 NDCs from 5 manufacturers (5 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.22 to $0.23 per GM — a 2% 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
5
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.22 – $0.23
per GM, 3 of 5 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -1.0% WoW · of 5 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
5 manufacturers producing PERMETHRIN
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
PERMETHRIN 5% CREAM | $0.2292 per GM | -0.97% |
PERMETHRIN 5% CREAM | $0.2292 per GM | -0.97% |
PERMETHRIN 5% CREAM | $0.2245 per GM | — |
GS LICE KILLING 1 % CRM RINSE | $0.1123 per ML | — |
LICE TREATMENT 1% CREME RINSE | $0.1123 per ML | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Permethrin used to treat?
Permethrin is used to treat lice infestations and scabies, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Permethrin become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Permethrin (ANDA) on Jan 23, 1998. The Orange Book currently lists 4 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Permethrin?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $10 million on Permethrin across 208,000 claims for 134,000 beneficiaries.
How many Permethrin products are on the market?
The Permethrin drug market contains 5 NDCs from 5 manufacturers — 5 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Permethrin?
NADAC reference prices for Permethrin range from $0.2245 to $0.2292 per GM — a 2% difference between cheapest and most expensive. 2 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Permethrin?
5 manufacturers list Permethrin in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are NorthStar Rx LLC (1), Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (1), Actavis Pharma, Inc. (1), L. Perrigo Company (1), AmerisourceBergen (1).
How has the price of Permethrin changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 0 Permethrin NDCs rose and 2 fell, with a market-wide average change of -1.0%.