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Pentazocine and Naloxone (Pentazocine and naloxone)

First FDA approval1997-05-21
Generic availableYes · 3 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
Lowest NADAC
$2.06/unit
2 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$2.06
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$2.06
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
1 / 329
Limited PA friction.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema6 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Pentazocine and Naloxone used for?

Pentazocine and Naloxone is tracked in Medicare Part D. Specific indication information is not available in our current dataset.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book
Is there a generic for Pentazocine and Naloxone?

Yes. 3 ANDAs filed at FDA, 3 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book
How much does my plan pay for Pentazocine and Naloxone?

Across 329 Part D plans, Pentazocine and Naloxone averages $2.06/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $2.06/unit. Highest in distribution: $2.06/unit.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book
Is Pentazocine and Naloxone on the FDA shortage list?

No. Pentazocine and Naloxone is not currently on the FDA Drug Shortage Database.

Sources: CMS Part D Spending CY24 · CMS NADAC weekly · FDA Orange Book

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Last refresh15 Oct 2026

Drug identity, dosage forms, brand names: openFDA NDC Directory · First approval, ANDA history: FDA Orange Book (3 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (2 NDCs benchmarked) · Formulary tier and PA placement: CMS Part D Formulary file (329 plans) · Annualized spend, claims, beneficiaries: CMS Part D Spending Dashboard · Shortage status: FDA Drug Shortage Database · 340B exposure: HRSA OPAIS. Methodology and reproducibility notes on /methodology.