Valacyclovir Hydrochloride
28 NDCs across 9 manufacturers|24 Generic,4 Brand
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride is used to treat chickenpox, herpes genitalis, herpes labialis and herpes zoster, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Jun 23, 1995, and the first generic was approved Jan 31, 2007. FDA's Orange Book lists 20 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient.
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride is available as 28 NDCs from 9 manufacturers (24 generic, 4 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.23 to $20.24 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 88× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
28
24G / 4B
Manufacturers
9
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.23 – $20.24
per EA
7d Activity
avg +1.8% WoW · of 28 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. manufacturer profile
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Lead class
Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor class view
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Manufacturer Breakdown
9 manufacturers producing VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE(3 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valacyclovir Hydrochloride used to treat?
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride is used to treat chickenpox, herpes genitalis, herpes labialis and herpes zoster, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Valacyclovir Hydrochloride become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Valacyclovir Hydrochloride (ANDA) on Jan 31, 2007. The Orange Book currently lists 20 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How many Valacyclovir Hydrochloride products are on the market?
The Valacyclovir Hydrochloride drug market contains 28 NDCs from 9 manufacturers — 24 generic and 4 brand products.
What is the price range for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride?
NADAC reference prices for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride range from $0.2289 to $20.2440 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 88× the cheapest.
Is generic Valacyclovir Hydrochloride cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Valacyclovir Hydrochloride is $0.3117 per EA, versus $16.5246 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 53× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Valacyclovir Hydrochloride?
9 manufacturers list Valacyclovir Hydrochloride in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. (6), GlaxoSmithKline LLC (4), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (4), Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. (4), American Health Packaging (3).
How has the price of Valacyclovir Hydrochloride changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 54 Valacyclovir Hydrochloride NDCs rose and 0 fell, with a market-wide average change of +1.8%.