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Emtricitabine (Emtriva)

Emtricitabine blocks HIV replication by inhibiting reverse transcriptase.

First FDA approval2003-07-02
Generic availableYes · 2 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

$3.0M in CY2024 Part D spend8K claims · 2K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$14.51/unit
3 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$15.49
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$17.44
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

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

Emtricitabine blocks HIV replication by inhibiting reverse transcriptase.

Is there a generic for Emtricitabine?

Yes. 2 ANDAs filed at FDA, 2 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Emtricitabine?

Across 329 Part D plans, Emtricitabine averages $15.49/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $14.51/unit. Highest in distribution: $17.44/unit.

Is Emtricitabine on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor6 alternatives in D1
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Abacavir
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$0.652Lowest NADAC
5Generic mfrs
$4.2MCY24 Part D spend
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02
Bictegravir Sodium, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide
Brand: Biktarvy
$136.73Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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03
Emtricitabine and Tdf
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
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0Generic mfrs
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04
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide
Brand: DESCOVY
$71.41Lowest NADAC
1Generic mfrs
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05
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil
Brand: Truvada
$0.457Lowest NADAC
10Generic mfrs
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06
Emtricitabine, Rilpivirine Hydrochloride, and Tenofovir Alafenamide
Brand: ODEFSEY
$130.35Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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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 (4 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (3 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.