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Etodolac

Etodolac reduces pain, inflammation, and fever by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.

First FDA approval1998-03-11
Generic availableYes · 11 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

$15.9M in CY2024 Part D spend391K claims · 170K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.253/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.376
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.875
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 Etodolac used for?

Etodolac reduces pain, inflammation, and fever by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.

Is there a generic for Etodolac?

Yes. 34 ANDAs filed at FDA, 11 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Etodolac?

Across 329 Part D plans, Etodolac averages $0.376/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.253/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.875/unit.

Is Etodolac on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug6 alternatives in D1
01
Diclofenac
Brand: Cambia
$0.069Lowest NADAC
41Generic mfrs
$610.4MCY24 Part D spend
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02
Celecoxib
Brand: CELEBREX
$0.071Lowest NADAC
18Generic mfrs
$257.9MCY24 Part D spend
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03
Ibuprofen
Brand: Caldolor
$0.024Lowest NADAC
13Generic mfrs
$75.6MCY24 Part D spend
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04
Naproxen
Brand: EC-NAPROXEN
$0.046Lowest NADAC
17Generic mfrs
$57.0MCY24 Part D spend
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05
Meloxicam
Brand: QAMZOVA
$0.016Lowest NADAC
13Generic mfrs
$82.8MCY24 Part D spend
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06
Nabumetone
Brand: RELAFEN DS
$0.128Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
$20.7MCY24 Part D spend
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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 (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.