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Pindolol

beta-Adrenergic Blocker class · 5 generic manufacturers · 10 ANDAs filed at FDA.

First FDA approval1994-01-27
Generic availableYes · 5 mfrs
Shortage statusDiscontinued
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

$3.1M in CY2024 Part D spend38K claims · 11K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.597/unit
8 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.725
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.854
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction across surveyed plans.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema8 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Pindolol used for?

Pindolol 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 Pindolol?

Yes. 10 ANDAs filed at FDA, 5 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

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

Across 329 Part D plans, Pindolol averages $0.725/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.597/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.854/unit.

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

Pindolol has been discontinued by its manufacturer(s).

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 (10 approvals on file) · NADAC unit costs: CMS NADAC weekly file (8 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.