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Pindolol

Pindolol slows heart rate and lowers blood pressure, used for hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias.

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
$0.691/unit
8 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.722
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.752
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema9 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Pindolol used for?

Pindolol slows heart rate and lowers blood pressure, used for hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias.

Is there a generic for Pindolol?

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

How much does my plan pay for Pindolol?

Across 329 Part D plans, Pindolol averages $0.722/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.691/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.752/unit.

Is Pindolol on the FDA shortage list?

Pindolol has been discontinued by its manufacturer(s).

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beta-Adrenergic Blocker6 alternatives in D1
01
Atenolol
Brand: TENORMIN
$0.022Lowest NADAC
9Generic mfrs
$77.9MCY24 Part D spend
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02
Betaxolol
Brand: Betoptic S
$0.603Lowest NADAC
4Generic mfrs
$8.5MCY24 Part D spend
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03
Esmolol
Brand: BREVIBLOC
Lowest NADAC
8Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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04
Esmolol Hydrochloride In Sodium
Brand: Esmolol Hydrochloride
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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05
Labetalol
Brand: Labetalol Hydrochloride
$0.079Lowest NADAC
19Generic mfrs
$45.5MCY24 Part D spend
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06
Nadolol
beta-Adrenergic Blocker
$0.193Lowest NADAC
10Generic mfrs
$21.2MCY24 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 (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.