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Hydrocortisone Sodium (Solu-Cortef)

First FDA approval1955-04-27
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
$14.82/unit
4 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$26.65
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$48.98
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema7 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Hydrocortisone Sodium used for?

Hydrocortisone Sodium is a this drug class medication tracked in Medicare Part D.

Is there a generic for Hydrocortisone Sodium?

No. Hydrocortisone Sodium is brand-only with no generic equivalents currently in market.

How much does my plan pay for Hydrocortisone Sodium?

Across 329 Part D plans, Hydrocortisone Sodium averages $26.65/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $14.82/unit. Highest in distribution: $48.98/unit.

Is Hydrocortisone Sodium on the FDA shortage list?

No. Hydrocortisone Sodium is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

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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 (4 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.