Testosterone
33 NDCs across 14 manufacturers|30 Generic,3 Brand
Testosterone is used to treat breast neoplasms, hypogonadism and delayed puberty, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Oct 12, 1993, and the first generic was approved Jan 1, 1982. FDA's Orange Book lists 27 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $100 million on Testosterone across 563,000 claims for 134,000 beneficiaries.
Testosterone is available as 33 NDCs from 14 manufacturers (30 generic, 3 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.41 to $41.28 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 102× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
33
30G / 3B
Manufacturers
14
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.41 – $41.28
per GM, 29 of 33 NDCs
7d Activity
avg +1.8% WoW · of 33 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Manufacturer Breakdown
14 manufacturers producing TESTOSTERONE(2 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Testosterone used to treat?
Testosterone is used to treat breast neoplasms, hypogonadism and delayed puberty, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Testosterone become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Testosterone (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982. The Orange Book currently lists 27 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Testosterone?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $100 million on Testosterone across 563,000 claims for 134,000 beneficiaries.
How many Testosterone products are on the market?
The Testosterone drug market contains 33 NDCs from 14 manufacturers — 30 generic and 3 brand products.
What is the price range for Testosterone?
NADAC reference prices for Testosterone range from $0.4061 to $41.2770 per GM — the most expensive product costs about 102× the cheapest. 4 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Is generic Testosterone cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Testosterone is $1.0096 per GM, versus $16.2826 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 16× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Testosterone?
14 manufacturers list Testosterone in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Actavis Pharma, Inc. (7), Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC (5), Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (4), NorthStar Rx LLC (3), Prasco Laboratories (3).
How has the price of Testosterone changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 15 Testosterone NDCs rose and 14 fell, with a market-wide average change of +1.8%.