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Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide (DESCOVY)

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide blocks HIV replication by inhibiting reverse transcriptase.

First FDA approval2016-04-04
Generic availableYes · 1 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
Lowest NADAC
$71.41/unit
3 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$71.43
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$71.44
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema10 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide used for?

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide blocks HIV replication by inhibiting reverse transcriptase.

Is there a generic for Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide?

Yes. 1 ANDAs filed at FDA, 1 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide?

Across 329 Part D plans, Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide averages $71.43/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $71.41/unit. Highest in distribution: $71.44/unit.

Is Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Alafenamide on the FDA shortage list?

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

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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 (3 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 · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.