Riluzole
3 NDCs across 3 manufacturers|3 Generic,0 Brand
Riluzole is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Dec 12, 1995, and the first generic was approved Jan 29, 2003. FDA's Orange Book lists 6 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $12 million on Riluzole across 52,000 claims for 10,000 beneficiaries.
Riluzole is available as 3 NDCs from 3 manufacturers (3 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.28 to $0.28 per EA — a 3% 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
4 Riluzole presentations are currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (first posted Jan 26, 2024). Shortages can move NADAC prices in the following weeks.
Total NDCs
3
3G / 0B
Manufacturers
3
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.28 – $0.28
per EA
7d Activity
avg -3.0% WoW · of 3 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
3 manufacturers producing RILUZOLE
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
RILUZOLE 50 MG TABLET | $0.2838 per EA | -2.99% |
RILUZOLE 50 MG TABLET | $0.2838 per EA | -2.99% |
RILUZOLE 50 MG TABLET | $0.2765 per EA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riluzole used to treat?
Riluzole is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Riluzole become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Riluzole (ANDA) on Jan 29, 2003. The Orange Book currently lists 6 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Riluzole?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $12 million on Riluzole across 52,000 claims for 10,000 beneficiaries.
Is Riluzole in shortage?
Yes — FDA's drug shortage database currently lists 4 Riluzole presentations with status "Current", first posted Jan 26, 2024.
How many Riluzole products are on the market?
The Riluzole drug market contains 3 NDCs from 3 manufacturers — 3 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Riluzole?
NADAC reference prices for Riluzole range from $0.2765 to $0.2838 per EA — a 3% difference between cheapest and most expensive.
Which manufacturers make Riluzole?
3 manufacturers list Riluzole in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Ascend Laboratories, LLC (1), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (1), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (1).
How has the price of Riluzole changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 0 Riluzole NDCs rose and 2 fell, with a market-wide average change of -3.0%.