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Diltiazem (CARTIA XT)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

First FDA approval1992-11-05
Generic availableYes · 24 mfrs
Shortage statusDiscontinued
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

$343.4M in CY2024 Part D spend9.7M claims · 3.3M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.053/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.062
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.070
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema12 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Diltiazem used for?

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Diltiazem hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

Is there a generic for Diltiazem?

Yes. 115 ANDAs filed at FDA, 24 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Diltiazem?

Across 329 Part D plans, Diltiazem averages $0.062/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.053/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.070/unit.

Is Diltiazem on the FDA shortage list?

Diltiazem has been discontinued by its manufacturer(s).

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Same class. Different math.

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Brand: VERELAN PM
$0.063Lowest NADAC
19Generic mfrs
$124.0MCY24 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 (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.