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Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide (ATACAND HCT)

Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide reduces fluid retention and lowers blood pressure by increasing urine output.

First FDA approval2012-12-04
Generic availableYes · 5 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
$0.933/unit
15 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$1.10
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$1.20
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 Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide used for?

Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide reduces fluid retention and lowers blood pressure by increasing urine output.

Is there a generic for Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide?

Yes. 15 ANDAs filed at FDA, 5 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide?

Across 329 Part D plans, Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide averages $1.10/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.933/unit. Highest in distribution: $1.20/unit.

Is Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide on the FDA shortage list?

No. Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

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Thiazide Diuretic6 alternatives in D1
01
Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand: HYZAAR
$0.065Lowest NADAC
10Generic mfrs
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02
Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand: INZIRQO
$0.012Lowest NADAC
11Generic mfrs
$122.0MCY24 Part D spend
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03
Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide Diuretic
$0.195Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
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04
Olmesartan Medoxomil and Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide Diuretic
$0.169Lowest NADAC
10Generic mfrs
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05
Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand: Diovan HCT
$0.124Lowest NADAC
7Generic mfrs
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06
Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide
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$0.096Lowest NADAC
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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 (15 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.