Prednisolone Acetate
17 NDCs across 5 manufacturers|12 Generic,5 Brand
Prednisolone Acetate is used to treat adrenal insufficiency, hemolytic anemia, asthma, berylliosis, brain neoplasms and ulcerative colitis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved Jan 1, 1982. FDA's Orange Book lists 4 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $157 million on Prednisolone Acetate across 3.8 million claims for 2.2 million beneficiaries.
Prednisolone Acetate is available as 17 NDCs from 5 manufacturers (12 generic, 5 brand), with NADAC prices from $4.39 to $30.90 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 7.0× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
17
12G / 5B
Manufacturers
5
competing in market
Price Spread
$4.39 – $30.90
per ML
7d Activity
avg +4.6% WoW · of 17 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
5 manufacturers producing PREDNISOLONE ACETATE(1 pricing outlier)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
PRED FORTE 1% EYE DROPS | $30.8995 per ML | — |
PRED FORTE 1% EYE DROPS | $30.8306 per ML | — |
PRED FORTE 1% EYE DROPS | $30.7132 per ML | — |
PRED MILD 0.12% EYE DROPS | $30.6808 per ML | +0.01% |
PRED MILD 0.12% EYE DROPS | $30.6762 per ML | -0.05% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.5887 per ML | +3.06% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.5887 per ML | +3.06% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.5887 per ML | +3.06% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.5887 per ML | +3.06% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.4495 per ML | +3.76% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.4495 per ML | +3.76% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.4495 per ML | +3.76% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.4495 per ML | +3.76% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.3937 per ML | +9.34% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.3937 per ML | +9.34% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.3937 per ML | +9.34% |
PREDNISOLONE AC 1% EYE DROP | $4.3937 per ML | +9.34% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prednisolone Acetate used to treat?
Prednisolone Acetate is used to treat adrenal insufficiency, hemolytic anemia, asthma, berylliosis, brain neoplasms and ulcerative colitis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Prednisolone Acetate become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Prednisolone Acetate (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982. 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 Prednisolone Acetate?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $157 million on Prednisolone Acetate across 3.8 million claims for 2.2 million beneficiaries.
How many Prednisolone Acetate products are on the market?
The Prednisolone Acetate drug market contains 17 NDCs from 5 manufacturers — 12 generic and 5 brand products.
What is the price range for Prednisolone Acetate?
NADAC reference prices for Prednisolone Acetate range from $4.3937 to $30.8995 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 7.0× the cheapest.
Is generic Prednisolone Acetate cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Prednisolone Acetate is $4.4773 per ML, versus $30.7600 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 6.9× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Prednisolone Acetate?
5 manufacturers list Prednisolone Acetate in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Allergan, Inc. (5), Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC (3), Sandoz Inc. (3), Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), Pacific Pharma, Inc. (3).
How has the price of Prednisolone Acetate changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 13 Prednisolone Acetate NDCs rose and 1 fell, with a market-wide average change of +4.6%.