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Bumetanide (Bumex)

Bumetanide removes excess fluid by acting on the kidneys, used in heart failure and edema.

First FDA approval1983-02-28
Generic availableYes · 19 mfrs
Shortage statusActive shortage
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

$116.6M in CY2024 Part D spend3.7M claims · 1.0M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.115/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.115
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.115
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
2 / 329
Limited PA friction.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema11 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Bumetanide used for?

Bumetanide removes excess fluid by acting on the kidneys, used in heart failure and edema.

Is there a generic for Bumetanide?

Yes. 44 ANDAs filed at FDA, 19 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Bumetanide?

Across 329 Part D plans, Bumetanide averages $0.115/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.115/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.115/unit.

Is Bumetanide on the FDA shortage list?

Yes. Bumetanide is currently listed as an active FDA shortage.

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Same class. Different math.

Loop Diuretic4 alternatives in D1
01
Ethacrynic Acid
Brand: EDECRIN
$0.816Lowest NADAC
7Generic mfrs
$9.3MCY24 Part D spend
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02
Furosemide
Brand: LASIX ONYU
$0.027Lowest NADAC
21Generic mfrs
$231.6MCY24 Part D spend
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03
Furosemide Injection
Brand: FUROSCIX
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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04
Torsemide
Brand: SOAANZ
$0.063Lowest NADAC
6Generic mfrs
$90.6MCY24 Part D spend
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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.