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Carbidopa and Levodopa (CREXONT)

First FDA approval1993-09-01
Generic availableNo (brand-only)
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
$0.068/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.070
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.076
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
9 / 329
Limited PA friction.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema7 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Carbidopa and Levodopa used for?

Carbidopa and Levodopa 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 Carbidopa and Levodopa?

No. Carbidopa and Levodopa is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.

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

Across 329 Part D plans, Carbidopa and Levodopa averages $0.070/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.068/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.076/unit.

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

No. Carbidopa and Levodopa 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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Last refresh15 Oct 2026

Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book · 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 · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.