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Chloroquine

Antimalarial class · 4 generic manufacturers · 5 ANDAs filed at FDA.

First FDA approval2011-07-01
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

$591,313 in CY2024 Part D spend5K claims · 3K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$2.48/unit
6 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$4.66
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$5.76
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema9 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Chloroquine used for?

Chloroquine is a Antimalarial medication tracked in Medicare Part D.

Is there a generic for Chloroquine?

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

How much does my plan pay for Chloroquine?

Across 329 Part D plans, Chloroquine averages $4.66/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $2.48/unit. Highest in distribution: $5.76/unit.

Is Chloroquine on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Same class. Different math.

Antimalarial5 alternatives in D1
01
Atovaquone
Brand: MEPRON
$0.719Lowest NADAC
7Generic mfrs
$60.4MCY24 Part D spend
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02
Atovaquone Oral Suspension
Brand: ATOVAQUONE
$0.719Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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03
Atovaquone and Proguanil
Brand: MALARONE
$1.29Lowest NADAC
2Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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04
Atovaquone and Proguanil Hydrochloride Pediatric
Antimalarial
$1.29Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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05
Quinine
Brand: Quinine Sulfate
$0.774Lowest NADAC
4Generic mfrs
$418,980CY24 Part D spend
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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 (5 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (6 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.