Sulfacetamide Sodium
3 NDCs across 3 manufacturers|2 Generic,1 Brand
Sulfacetamide Sodium is used to treat corneal ulcer, seborrheic dermatitis, ear diseases, bacterial skin diseases and trachoma, 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 3 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Sulfacetamide Sodium across 34,000 claims for 25,000 beneficiaries.
Sulfacetamide Sodium is available as 3 NDCs from 3 manufacturers (2 generic, 1 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.59 to $2.00 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 3.4× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
3
2G / 1B
Manufacturers
3
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.59 – $2.00
per ML
7d Activity
avg +1.6% WoW · of 3 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
3 manufacturers producing SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
SULFACETAMIDE 10% EYE DROPS | $1.9993 per ML | +0.87% |
KLARON 10% LOTION | $1.7632 per ML | — |
SULFACETAMIDE SOD 10% TOP SUSP | $0.5851 per ML | +2.43% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sulfacetamide Sodium used to treat?
Sulfacetamide Sodium is used to treat corneal ulcer, seborrheic dermatitis, ear diseases, bacterial skin diseases and trachoma, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Sulfacetamide Sodium become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Sulfacetamide Sodium (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982. The Orange Book currently lists 3 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Sulfacetamide Sodium?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $2 million on Sulfacetamide Sodium across 34,000 claims for 25,000 beneficiaries.
How many Sulfacetamide Sodium products are on the market?
The Sulfacetamide Sodium drug market contains 3 NDCs from 3 manufacturers — 2 generic and 1 brand product.
What is the price range for Sulfacetamide Sodium?
NADAC reference prices for Sulfacetamide Sodium range from $0.5851 to $1.9993 per ML — the most expensive product costs about 3.4× the cheapest.
Is generic Sulfacetamide Sodium cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Sulfacetamide Sodium is $1.2922 per ML, versus $1.7632 for brand-labeled products — generic is about 27% cheaper on average.
Which manufacturers make Sulfacetamide Sodium?
3 manufacturers list Sulfacetamide Sodium in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Bausch & Lomb Incorporated (1), Bausch Health US LLC (1), Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (1).
How has the price of Sulfacetamide Sodium changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 2 Sulfacetamide Sodium NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +1.6%.