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Acetaminophen and Codeine

First FDA approval1981-08-21
Generic availableYes · 8 mfrs
Shortage statusNone
340B exposureunknown
Last updated
NADAC: weekly (every Wed)Part D Formulary: quarterlyPart D Spend: annual (CY24)Orange Book: weeklyShortages: daily
At a glance · the numbers a plan sponsor wants on screen one
Lowest NADAC
$0.212/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.245
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.408
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
12 / 329
Limited PA friction.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema6 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Acetaminophen and Codeine used for?

Acetaminophen and Codeine is a this drug class medication tracked in Medicare Part D.

Is there a generic for Acetaminophen and Codeine?

Yes. 18 ANDAs filed at FDA, 8 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Acetaminophen and Codeine?

Across 329 Part D plans, Acetaminophen and Codeine averages $0.245/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.212/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.408/unit.

Is Acetaminophen and Codeine on the FDA shortage list?

No. Acetaminophen and Codeine is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

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Sources · every number above traces back.

Last refresh30 May 2026

Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book (10 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (20 NDCs benchmarked) · 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.