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Buspirone (Bucapsol)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Buspirone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.

First FDA approval2001-03-28
Generic availableYes · 15 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

$171.0M in CY2024 Part D spend12.0M claims · 2.9M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.022/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.022
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.022
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema10 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Buspirone used for?

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Buspirone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.

Is there a generic for Buspirone?

Yes. 71 ANDAs filed at FDA, 15 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Buspirone?

Across 329 Part D plans, Buspirone averages $0.022/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.022/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.022/unit.

Is Buspirone on the FDA shortage list?

No. Buspirone 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 (CY2024) · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.