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Estradiol Transdermal (Estradiol)

Estradiol Transdermal supplements estrogen levels, used in hormone replacement therapy and contraception.

First FDA approval2024-07-15
Generic availableNo (brand-only)
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
$1.18/unit
5 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$1.44
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$1.60
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

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

Estradiol Transdermal supplements estrogen levels, used in hormone replacement therapy and contraception.

Is there a generic for Estradiol Transdermal?

No. Estradiol Transdermal is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.

How much does my plan pay for Estradiol Transdermal?

Across 329 Part D plans, Estradiol Transdermal averages $1.44/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $1.18/unit. Highest in distribution: $1.60/unit.

Is Estradiol Transdermal on the FDA shortage list?

No. Estradiol Transdermal is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

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Estradiol
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$0.059Lowest NADAC
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02
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol
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$0.128Lowest NADAC
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03
Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Brand: ALTAVERA
$0.112Lowest NADAC
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04
Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ferrous
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$0.128Lowest NADAC
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05
Estrogens, Conjugated
Brand: Conjugated Estrogens
$5.24Lowest NADAC
1Generic mfrs
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Estradiol and Norethindrone
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$0.659Lowest NADAC
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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 · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (5 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.