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Norethindrone (Affodel)

Norethindrone supplements progesterone activity, used in contraception and hormone therapy.

First FDA approval2001-05-25
Generic availableYes · 11 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

$6.1M in CY2024 Part D spend219K claims · 75K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.094/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.094
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.094
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 Norethindrone used for?

Norethindrone supplements progesterone activity, used in contraception and hormone therapy.

Is there a generic for Norethindrone?

Yes. 18 ANDAs filed at FDA, 11 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Norethindrone?

Across 329 Part D plans, Norethindrone averages $0.094/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.094/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.094/unit.

Is Norethindrone on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Same class. Different math.

Progestin6 alternatives in D1
01
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol
Brand: AVERI
$0.135Lowest NADAC
11Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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02
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol
Brand: SIMLIYA
$0.168Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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03
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol
Brand: Jasmiel
$0.157Lowest NADAC
11Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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04
Ethynodiol Diacetate and Ethinyl Estradiol
Brand: Kelnor 1/35
$0.338Lowest NADAC
4Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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05
Etonogestrel
Brand: Nexplanon
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
$1.0MCY24 Part D spend
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06
Levonorgestrel
Brand: Kyleena
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
$1.4MCY24 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.