Praziquantel
2 NDCs across 2 manufacturers|1 Generic,1 Brand
Praziquantel is used to treat clonorchiasis, cysticercosis, parasitic intestinal diseases, opisthorchiasis and schistosomiasis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Dec 29, 1982, and the first generic was approved Nov 27, 2017. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $1 million on Praziquantel across 1,439 claims for 1,023 beneficiaries.
Praziquantel is available as 2 NDCs from 2 manufacturers (1 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $53.01 to $81.79 per EA — a 54% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
2
1G / 1B
Manufacturers
2
competing in market
Price Spread
$53.01 – $81.79
per EA
7d Activity
avg +0.9% WoW · of 2 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
2 manufacturers producing PRAZIQUANTEL
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
BILTRICIDE 600 MG TABLET | $81.7875 per EA | — |
PRAZIQUANTEL 600 MG TABLET | $53.0052 per EA | +0.87% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Praziquantel used to treat?
Praziquantel is used to treat clonorchiasis, cysticercosis, parasitic intestinal diseases, opisthorchiasis and schistosomiasis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Praziquantel become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Praziquantel (ANDA) on Nov 27, 2017.
How much does Medicare spend on Praziquantel?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $1 million on Praziquantel across 1,439 claims for 1,023 beneficiaries.
How many Praziquantel products are on the market?
The Praziquantel drug market contains 2 NDCs from 2 manufacturers — 1 generic and 1 brand product.
What is the price range for Praziquantel?
NADAC reference prices for Praziquantel range from $53.0052 to $81.7875 per EA — a 54% difference between cheapest and most expensive.
Is generic Praziquantel cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Praziquantel is $53.0052 per EA, versus $81.7875 for brand-labeled products — generic is about 35% cheaper on average.
Which manufacturers make Praziquantel?
2 manufacturers list Praziquantel in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. (1), Endo USA Inc. (1).
How has the price of Praziquantel changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 1 Praziquantel NDC rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.9%.