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Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Epinephrine stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors, used for nasal congestion, glaucoma, or ADHD.

First FDA approval1987-12-22
Generic availableYes · 6 mfrs
Shortage statusDiscontinued
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

$182.9M in CY2024 Part D spend875K claims · 718K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$1.20/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$141.72
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$359.49
Wide spread — brand-strength NDCs still in market.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema13 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Epinephrine used for?

Epinephrine stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors, used for nasal congestion, glaucoma, or ADHD.

Is there a generic for Epinephrine?

Yes. 10 ANDAs filed at FDA, 6 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Epinephrine?

Across 329 Part D plans, Epinephrine averages $141.72/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $1.20/unit. Highest in distribution: $359.49/unit.

Is Epinephrine on the FDA shortage list?

Epinephrine has been discontinued by its manufacturer(s).

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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 (CY2024) · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.