Pirfenidone
38 NDCs across 15 manufacturers|38 Generic,0 Brand
Pirfenidone is used to treat pulmonary fibrosis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Oct 15, 2014, and the first generic was approved Jan 3, 2022. FDA's Orange Book lists 38 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $170 million on Pirfenidone across 62,000 claims for 9,840 beneficiaries.
Pirfenidone is available as 38 NDCs from 15 manufacturers (38 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.72 to $7.72 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 11× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
38
38G / 0B
Manufacturers
15
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.72 – $7.72
per EA
7d Activity
avg -8.9% WoW · of 38 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
15 manufacturers producing PIRFENIDONE(2 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pirfenidone used to treat?
Pirfenidone is used to treat pulmonary fibrosis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Pirfenidone become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Pirfenidone (ANDA) on Jan 3, 2022. The Orange Book currently lists 38 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Pirfenidone?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $170 million on Pirfenidone across 62,000 claims for 9,840 beneficiaries.
How many Pirfenidone products are on the market?
The Pirfenidone drug market contains 38 NDCs from 15 manufacturers — 38 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Pirfenidone?
NADAC reference prices for Pirfenidone range from $0.7165 to $7.7174 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 11× the cheapest.
Which manufacturers make Pirfenidone?
15 manufacturers list Pirfenidone in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Novadoz Pharmaceuticals LLC (5), Laurus Labs Limited (3), Exelan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC (3), Cipla USA Inc. (3).
How has the price of Pirfenidone changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 0 Pirfenidone NDCs rose and 28 fell, with a market-wide average change of -8.9%.