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Nitroglycerin (NITRO-BID)

Nitroglycerin dilates blood vessels to relieve chest pain from angina.

First FDA approval1989-12-29
Generic availableYes · 16 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

$69.4M in CY2024 Part D spend3.8M claims · 2.3M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.073/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.077
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.088
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
1 / 329
Limited PA friction.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

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

Nitroglycerin dilates blood vessels to relieve chest pain from angina.

Is there a generic for Nitroglycerin?

Yes. 37 ANDAs filed at FDA, 16 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Nitroglycerin?

Across 329 Part D plans, Nitroglycerin averages $0.077/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.073/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.088/unit.

Is Nitroglycerin on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Same class. Different math.

Nitrate Vasodilator6 alternatives in D1
01
Hydralazine and Isosorbide Dinitrate
Brand: BiDil
$0.778Lowest NADAC
2Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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02
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Brand: Isosorbide
$0.071Lowest NADAC
5Generic mfrs
$41.5MCY24 Part D spend
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03
Isosorbide Dinitrate and Hydralazine
Nitrate Vasodilator
$0.778Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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04
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Nitrate Vasodilator
$0.071Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
$95.1MCY24 Part D spend
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05
Nitroglycerin Lingual
Nitrate Vasodilator
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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06
Nitroglycerin Tablet
Brand: NITROSTAT
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 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.