Theophylline
27 NDCs across 14 manufacturers|27 Generic,0 Brand
Theophylline is used to treat apnea, asthma, bradycardia, bronchial spasm, bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Jul 26, 1982, and the first generic was approved Jan 1, 1982. FDA's Orange Book lists 29 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient.
Theophylline is available as 27 NDCs from 14 manufacturers (27 generic, 0 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.33 to $1.40 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 4.2× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
27
27G / 0B
Manufacturers
14
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.33 – $1.40
per EA, 25 of 27 NDCs
7d Activity
avg -0.1% WoW · of 27 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA manufacturer profile
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Manufacturer Breakdown
14 manufacturers producing THEOPHYLLINE(6 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theophylline used to treat?
Theophylline is used to treat apnea, asthma, bradycardia, bronchial spasm, bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Theophylline become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Theophylline (ANDA) on Jan 1, 1982. The Orange Book currently lists 29 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How many Theophylline products are on the market?
The Theophylline drug market contains 27 NDCs from 14 manufacturers — 27 generic and 0 brand products.
What is the price range for Theophylline?
NADAC reference prices for Theophylline range from $0.3295 to $1.3952 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 4.2× the cheapest. 2 additional products are priced per different units (e.g. liquids per ML) and aren't directly comparable.
Which manufacturers make Theophylline?
14 manufacturers list Theophylline in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (4), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (2), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (2), Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2), Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2).
How has the price of Theophylline changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 9 Theophylline NDCs rose and 13 fell, with a market-wide average change of -0.1%.