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8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate

First FDA approval2018-09-01
Generic availableNo (brand-only)
Shortage statusNone
340B exposureunknown
Last updated
NADAC: weekly (every Wed)Part D Formulary: quarterlyPart D Spend: annual (CY24)Orange Book: weeklyShortages: daily
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Lowest NADAC
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0 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
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Highest NADAC
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Range is tight.
Plans with PA
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Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

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What is 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate used for?

8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate is a this drug class medication tracked in Medicare Part D.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate?

No. 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book
How much does my plan pay for 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate?

NADAC pricing data not currently available for this drug.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book
Is 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate on the FDA shortage list?

No. 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book

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Last refresh30 May 2026

Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file · Formulary tier and PA placement: CMS Part D Formulary file (329 plans) · Annualized spend, claims, beneficiaries: CMS Part D Spending Dashboard · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.