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Irbesartan (Avapro)

Irbesartan lowers blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II receptors, used for hypertension and kidney protection.

First FDA approval2012-09-27
Generic availableYes · 15 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

$84.3M in CY2024 Part D spend3.9M claims · 1.2M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.084/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.093
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.112
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema12 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Irbesartan used for?

Irbesartan lowers blood pressure by blocking angiotensin II receptors, used for hypertension and kidney protection.

Is there a generic for Irbesartan?

Yes. 45 ANDAs filed at FDA, 15 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Irbesartan?

Across 329 Part D plans, Irbesartan averages $0.093/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.084/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.112/unit.

Is Irbesartan on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker6 alternatives in D1
01
Amlodipine and Valsartan
Brand: Exforge
$0.439Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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02
Candesartan Cilexetil
Brand: ATACAND
$0.495Lowest NADAC
5Generic mfrs
$61.4MCY24 Part D spend
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03
Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand: Avalide
$0.153Lowest NADAC
9Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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04
Olmesartan Medoxomil
Brand: Benicar
$0.058Lowest NADAC
19Generic mfrs
$127.5MCY24 Part D spend
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05
Sacubitril and Valsartan
Brand: ENTRESTO
$0.596Lowest NADAC
14Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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06
Telmisartan
Brand: Micardis
$0.104Lowest NADAC
16Generic mfrs
$59.8MCY24 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.