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Eslicarbazepine (Aptiom)

Eslicarbazepine acetate tablets are indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older.

First FDA approval2014-04-07
Generic availableYes · 8 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

$211.1M in CY2024 Part D spend126K claims · 17K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$3.05/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$3.34
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$3.92
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
212 / 329
Limited PA friction.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema9 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Eslicarbazepine used for?

Eslicarbazepine acetate tablets are indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older.

Is there a generic for Eslicarbazepine?

Yes. 32 ANDAs filed at FDA, 8 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Eslicarbazepine?

Across 329 Part D plans, Eslicarbazepine averages $3.34/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $3.05/unit. Highest in distribution: $3.92/unit.

Is Eslicarbazepine on the FDA shortage list?

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

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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.