Tazarotene
17 NDCs across 6 manufacturers|15 Generic,2 Brand
Tazarotene is used to treat acne vulgaris and psoriasis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Jun 13, 1997, and the first generic was approved Apr 3, 2017. FDA's Orange Book lists 16 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $4 million on Tazarotene across 14,000 claims for 7,019 beneficiaries.
Tazarotene is available as 17 NDCs from 6 manufacturers (15 generic, 2 brand), with NADAC prices from $1.85 to $12.32 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 6.7× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
17
15G / 2B
Manufacturers
6
competing in market
Price Spread
$1.85 – $12.32
per GM
7d Activity
avg +3.7% WoW · of 17 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
6 manufacturers producing TAZAROTENE(2 pricing outliers)
| Drug ↕ | Price | 7d Change ↕ |
|---|---|---|
FABIOR 0.1% FOAM | $12.3228 per GM | — |
ARAZLO 0.045% LOTION | $11.4529 per GM | — |
TAZAROTENE 0.05% CREAM | $8.0682 per GM | +0.79% |
TAZAROTENE 0.05% CREAM | $8.0682 per GM | +0.79% |
TAZAROTENE 0.05% CREAM | $6.8890 per GM | +2.45% |
TAZAROTENE 0.05% CREAM | $6.8890 per GM | +2.45% |
TAZAROTENE 0.1% GEL | $6.5039 per GM | -0.21% |
TAZAROTENE 0.1% GEL | $6.5039 per GM | -0.21% |
TAZAROTENE 0.1% GEL | $6.5039 per GM | -0.21% |
TAZAROTENE 0.05% GEL | $5.3138 per GM | +14.67% |
TAZAROTENE 0.05% GEL | $5.3138 per GM | +14.67% |
TAZAROTENE 0.05% GEL | $5.3138 per GM | +14.67% |
TAZAROTENE 0.1% CREAM | $1.9245 per GM | +5.48% |
TAZAROTENE 0.1% CREAM | $1.9245 per GM | +5.48% |
TAZAROTENE 0.1% CREAM | $1.9245 per GM | +5.48% |
TAZAROTENE 0.1% CREAM | $1.8492 per GM | -5.30% |
TAZAROTENE 0.1% CREAM | $1.8492 per GM | -5.30% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tazarotene used to treat?
Tazarotene is used to treat acne vulgaris and psoriasis, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Tazarotene become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Tazarotene (ANDA) on Apr 3, 2017. The Orange Book currently lists 16 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Tazarotene?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $4 million on Tazarotene across 14,000 claims for 7,019 beneficiaries.
How many Tazarotene products are on the market?
The Tazarotene drug market contains 17 NDCs from 6 manufacturers — 15 generic and 2 brand products.
What is the price range for Tazarotene?
NADAC reference prices for Tazarotene range from $1.8492 to $12.3228 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 6.7× the cheapest.
Is generic Tazarotene cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Tazarotene is $4.9893 per GM, versus $11.8878 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 2.4× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Tazarotene?
6 manufacturers list Tazarotene in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6), Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (4), Mayne Pharma (2), Solaris Pharma Corporation (2), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (2).
How has the price of Tazarotene changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 10 Tazarotene NDCs rose and 5 fell, with a market-wide average change of +3.7%.