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Clindamycin (CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clindamycin phosphate topical lotion is indicated in the treatment of acne vulgaris.

First FDA approval1970-05-22
Generic availableYes · 26 mfrs
Shortage statusActive shortage
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

$64.3M in CY2024 Part D spend4.2M claims · 3.0M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.106/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.116
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.132
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
138 / 329
Limited PA friction.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema10 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Clindamycin used for?

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clindamycin phosphate topical lotion is indicated in the treatment of acne vulgaris.

Is there a generic for Clindamycin?

Yes. 62 ANDAs filed at FDA, 26 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Clindamycin?

Across 329 Part D plans, Clindamycin averages $0.116/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.106/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.132/unit.

Is Clindamycin on the FDA shortage list?

Yes. Clindamycin is currently listed as an active FDA shortage.

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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 (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.