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Diclofenac Sodium Topical (Diclofenac Sodium)

First FDA approval2021-06-04
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
$0.129/unit
2 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.249
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.368
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction across surveyed plans.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

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What is Diclofenac Sodium Topical used for?

Diclofenac Sodium Topical 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 Diclofenac Sodium Topical?

No. Diclofenac Sodium Topical 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 Diclofenac Sodium Topical?

Across 329 Part D plans, Diclofenac Sodium Topical averages $0.249/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.129/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.368/unit.

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

No. Diclofenac Sodium Topical 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 · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (2 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.