Prednisone
Brand names: Deltasone, Rayos
125 NDCs across 13 manufacturers|125 Generic,0 Brand
Prednisone is the workhorse oral corticosteroid, prescribed in short bursts and long courses for asthma and COPD exacerbations, autoimmune disease, allergic reactions, and dozens of other inflammatory conditions. Generic since the 1970s, standard tablets are among the very cheapest products in the NADAC file. The delayed-release brand Rayos and unit-dose taper packs account for the high end of the page’s price range.
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Prednisone is used to treat adrenal insufficiency, anemia, hemolytic, autoimmune, psoriatic arthritis, asthma, berylliosis and bursitis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification. The brand product was first FDA-approved before 1982, and the first generic was approved Jan 1, 1982. FDA's Orange Book lists 51 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $81 million on Prednisone across 15.8 million claims for 7.7 million beneficiaries.
Prednisone is available as 125 NDCs from 13 manufacturers (125 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.04 to $0.57 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 16× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
125
125G / 0B
Manufacturers
13
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.04 – $0.57
per EA, 123 of 125 NDCs
7d Activity
avg +0.4% WoW · of 125 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
13 manufacturers producing PREDNISONE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prednisone used to treat?
Prednisone is used to treat adrenal insufficiency, anemia, hemolytic, autoimmune, psoriatic arthritis, asthma, berylliosis and bursitis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Prednisone become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Prednisone (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982. The Orange Book currently lists 51 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Prednisone?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $81 million on Prednisone across 15.8 million claims for 7.7 million beneficiaries.
How many Prednisone products are on the market?
The Prednisone drug market contains 125 NDCs from 13 manufacturers — 125 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Prednisone?
NADAC reference prices for Prednisone range from $0.0367 to $0.5732 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 16× the cheapest. 2 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Prednisone?
13 manufacturers list Prednisone in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (22), Endo USA Inc. (15), ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (15), Actavis Pharma, Inc. (12), Strides Pharma Inc. (11).
How has the price of Prednisone changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 36 Prednisone NDCs rose and 65 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.4%.