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Carbinoxamine (CARBZAH)

Carbinoxamine blocks histamine to relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, and runny nose.

First FDA approval2011-05-27
Generic availableYes · 4 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

$3.6M in CY2024 Part D spend9K claims · 4K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.432/unit
5 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.814
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$1.20
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
32 / 329
Limited PA friction.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

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

Carbinoxamine blocks histamine to relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, and runny nose.

Is there a generic for Carbinoxamine?

Yes. 5 ANDAs filed at FDA, 4 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Carbinoxamine?

Across 329 Part D plans, Carbinoxamine averages $0.814/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.432/unit. Highest in distribution: $1.20/unit.

Is Carbinoxamine on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Azelastine
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$0.286Lowest NADAC
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03
Azelastine and Fluticasone
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$2.26Lowest NADAC
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04
Bepotastine Besilate
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$13.03Lowest NADAC
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Cetirizine
Brand: Cetirizine Hydrochloride
$0.021Lowest NADAC
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$0.287Lowest 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 (6 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (5 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.