Drug Markets/Rifampin

Rifampin

12 NDCs across 5 manufacturers|12 Generic,0 Brand

Rifampin is used to treat aids-related opportunistic infections, brucellosis, haemophilus infections, legionnaires' disease, leprosy and bacterial meningitis, 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 May 28, 1997. FDA's Orange Book lists 9 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $7 million on Rifampin across 112,000 claims for 40,000 beneficiaries.

Rifampin is available as 12 NDCs from 5 manufacturers (12 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.68 to $0.80 per EAa 18% difference between cheapest and most expensive. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Active FDA drug shortage

12 Rifampin presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Feb 17, 2021). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.

Total NDCs

12

12G / 0B

Manufacturers

5

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.68 – $0.80

per EA

7d Activity

480 flat

avg +4.8% WoW · of 12 NDCs

Market Price Trend

Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.

Drug Portfolio

12 NDCs total, 12 shown

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rifampin used to treat?

Rifampin is used to treat aids-related opportunistic infections, brucellosis, haemophilus infections, legionnaires' disease, leprosy and bacterial meningitis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.

When did Rifampin become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Rifampin (ANDA) on May 28, 1997. The Orange Book currently lists 9 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Rifampin?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $7 million on Rifampin across 112,000 claims for 40,000 beneficiaries.

Is Rifampin in shortage?

Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 12 Rifampin presentations with status "Current", first posted Feb 17, 2021.

How many Rifampin products are on the market?

The Rifampin drug market contains 12 NDCs from 5 manufacturers — 12 generic and 0 brand products.

What is the price range for Rifampin?

NADAC reference prices for Rifampin range from $0.6802 to $0.8035 per EA — a 18% difference between cheapest and most expensive.

Which manufacturers make Rifampin?

5 manufacturers list Rifampin in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Epic Pharma LLC (4), Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. (3), PuraCap Laboratories LLC (2), American Health Packaging (2), Major Pharmaceuticals (1).

How has the price of Rifampin changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 4 Rifampin NDCs rose and 8 fell, with a market-wide average change of +4.8%.