Ergotamine and Caffeine (Cafergot)
Ergotamine and Caffeine is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine headache with or without aura.
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
What is Ergotamine and Caffeine used for?
Ergotamine and Caffeine is indicated for the acute treatment of migraine headache with or without aura.
Is there a generic for Ergotamine and Caffeine?
Yes. 2 ANDAs filed at FDA, 2 generic manufacturers currently shipping.
How much does my plan pay for Ergotamine and Caffeine?
NADAC pricing data not currently available for this drug.
Is Ergotamine and Caffeine on the FDA shortage list?
No. Ergotamine and Caffeine is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.
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Sources · every number above traces back.
Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book (2 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file · 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.