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Captopril

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor class · 7 generic manufacturers · 28 ANDAs filed at FDA.

First FDA approval1996-02-13
Generic availableYes · 7 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

$7.1M in CY2024 Part D spend104K claims · 31K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.173/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.198
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.228
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction across surveyed plans.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema8 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Captopril used for?

Captopril is tracked in Medicare Part D. Specific indication information is not available in our current dataset.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for Captopril?

Yes. 28 ANDAs filed at FDA, 7 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book
How much does my plan pay for Captopril?

Across 329 Part D plans, Captopril averages $0.198/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.173/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.228/unit.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book
Is Captopril on the FDA shortage list?

No. Captopril is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book

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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.