Piroxicam
11 NDCs across 4 manufacturers|11 Generic,0 Brand
Piroxicam is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and sunburn, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Apr 6, 1982, and the first generic was approved May 29, 1992. FDA's Orange Book lists 12 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $6 million on Piroxicam across 54,000 claims for 18,000 beneficiaries.
Piroxicam is available as 11 NDCs from 4 manufacturers (11 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.16 to $0.46 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 2.9× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
11
11G / 0B
Manufacturers
4
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.16 – $0.46
per EA
7d Activity
avg -0.6% WoW · of 11 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. manufacturer profile
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Manufacturer Breakdown
4 manufacturers producing PIROXICAM
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
PIROXICAM 20 MG CAPSULE | $0.4615 per EA | — |
PIROXICAM 20 MG CAPSULE | $0.2147 per EA | -4.17% |
PIROXICAM 20 MG CAPSULE | $0.2147 per EA | -4.17% |
PIROXICAM 20 MG CAPSULE | $0.2147 per EA | -4.17% |
PIROXICAM 20 MG CAPSULE | $0.2147 per EA | -4.17% |
PIROXICAM 20 MG CAPSULE | $0.2147 per EA | -4.17% |
PIROXICAM 20 MG CAPSULE | $0.2147 per EA | -4.17% |
PIROXICAM 10 MG CAPSULE | $0.1577 per EA | +4.73% |
PIROXICAM 10 MG CAPSULE | $0.1577 per EA | +4.73% |
PIROXICAM 10 MG CAPSULE | $0.1577 per EA | +4.73% |
PIROXICAM 10 MG CAPSULE | $0.1577 per EA | +4.73% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piroxicam used to treat?
Piroxicam is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and sunburn, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Piroxicam become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Piroxicam (ANDA) on May 29, 1992. The Orange Book currently lists 12 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Piroxicam?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $6 million on Piroxicam across 54,000 claims for 18,000 beneficiaries.
How many Piroxicam products are on the market?
The Piroxicam drug market contains 11 NDCs from 4 manufacturers — 11 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Piroxicam?
NADAC reference prices for Piroxicam range from $0.1577 to $0.4615 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 2.9× the cheapest.
Which manufacturers make Piroxicam?
4 manufacturers list Piroxicam in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (3), Strides Pharma Inc. (3), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (3), Micro Labs Limited (2).
How has the price of Piroxicam changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 4 Piroxicam NDCs rose and 6 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.6%.