Nitroglycerin (NITRO-BID)
Nitroglycerin dilates blood vessels to relieve chest pain from angina.
$69.4M in CY2024 Part D spend3.8M claims · 2.3M beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed
Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.
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 $0.075/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.066/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.089/unit.
Is Nitroglycerin on the FDA shortage list?
No. Nitroglycerin is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.
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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.