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Gatifloxacin (ZYMAXID)

Gatifloxacin kills bacteria by inhibiting DNA replication enzymes.

First FDA approval2010-05-19
Generic availableYes · 2 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

$2.0M in CY2024 Part D spend43K claims · 29K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$9.84/unit
2 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$9.84
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$9.84
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema11 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Gatifloxacin used for?

Gatifloxacin kills bacteria by inhibiting DNA replication enzymes.

Is there a generic for Gatifloxacin?

Yes. 2 ANDAs filed at FDA, 2 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Gatifloxacin?

Across 329 Part D plans, Gatifloxacin averages $9.84/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $9.84/unit. Highest in distribution: $9.84/unit.

Is Gatifloxacin on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Quinolone Antimicrobial6 alternatives in D1
01
Besifloxacin
Brand: Besivance
$44.13Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
$9.0MCY24 Part D spend
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02
Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution
Quinolone Antimicrobial
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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03
Ofloxacin
Brand: OCUFLOX
$1.04Lowest NADAC
14Generic mfrs
$39.4MCY24 Part D spend
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04
Ofloxacin Ophth Soln
Quinolone Antimicrobial
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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05
Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution Usp,
Brand: Ofloxacin
$1.16Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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Ofloxacin Otic
Brand: Ofloxacin
$1.04Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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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 (2 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.