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Oxcarbazepine (OXTELLAR XR)

Oxcarbazepine prevents seizures by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.

First FDA approval2000-01-30
Generic availableYes · 21 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

$177.9M in CY2024 Part D spend1.9M claims · 384K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.106/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.108
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.139
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 Oxcarbazepine used for?

Oxcarbazepine prevents seizures by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain.

Is there a generic for Oxcarbazepine?

Yes. 48 ANDAs filed at FDA, 21 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Oxcarbazepine?

Across 329 Part D plans, Oxcarbazepine averages $0.108/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.106/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.139/unit.

Is Oxcarbazepine on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Same class. Different math.

Anti-epileptic Agent6 alternatives in D1
01
Ethosuximide
Brand: Zarontin
$0.092Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
$2.3MCY24 Part D spend
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02
Felbamate
Brand: Felbatol
$0.368Lowest NADAC
5Generic mfrs
$20.0MCY24 Part D spend
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03
Lamotirigine
Brand: Lamotrigine
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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04
Lamotrigine
Brand: LAMICTAL
$0.029Lowest NADAC
22Generic mfrs
$327.2MCY24 Part D spend
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05
Lamotrigine Chewable Dispersible
Brand: lamotrigine
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
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06
Lamotrigine Er
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$0.371Lowest NADAC
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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.