Zolmitriptan
28 NDCs across 13 manufacturers|26 Generic,2 Brand
Zolmitriptan is used to treat migraine disorders, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Nov 25, 1997, and the first generic was approved May 14, 2013. FDA's Orange Book lists 30 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $8 million on Zolmitriptan across 53,000 claims for 14,000 beneficiaries.
Zolmitriptan is available as 28 NDCs from 13 manufacturers (26 generic, 2 brand), with NADAC prices from $1.01 to $108.94 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 108× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
28
26G / 2B
Manufacturers
13
competing in market
Price Spread
$1.01 – $108.94
per EA
7d Activity
avg +0.2% WoW · of 28 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
Manufacturer Breakdown
13 manufacturers producing ZOLMITRIPTAN(3 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zolmitriptan used to treat?
Zolmitriptan is used to treat migraine disorders, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Zolmitriptan become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Zolmitriptan (ANDA) on May 14, 2013. The Orange Book currently lists 30 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Zolmitriptan?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $8 million on Zolmitriptan across 53,000 claims for 14,000 beneficiaries.
How many Zolmitriptan products are on the market?
The Zolmitriptan drug market contains 28 NDCs from 13 manufacturers — 26 generic and 2 brand products.
What is the price range for Zolmitriptan?
NADAC reference prices for Zolmitriptan range from $1.0103 to $108.9427 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 108× the cheapest.
Is generic Zolmitriptan cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Zolmitriptan is $4.7880 per EA, versus $108.7537 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 23× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Zolmitriptan?
13 manufacturers list Zolmitriptan in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (4), Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (4), Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (2), Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. (2), Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. (2).
How has the price of Zolmitriptan changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 4 Zolmitriptan NDCs rose and 17 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.2%.