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Testosterone (AndroGel)

INDICATIONS AND USAGE MALES Androgens are indicated for replacement therapy in conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone. a.

First FDA approval2002-10-31
Generic availableYes · 14 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

$145.9M in CY2024 Part D spend864K claims · 251K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$0.442/unit
20 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$0.543
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$0.751
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
1687 / 329
Substantial PA friction across plans.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

FAQPage schema11 entries indexed · 4 visible
What is Testosterone used for?

INDICATIONS AND USAGE MALES Androgens are indicated for replacement therapy in conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone. a.

Is there a generic for Testosterone?

Yes. 28 ANDAs filed at FDA, 14 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Testosterone?

Across 329 Part D plans, Testosterone averages $0.543/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $0.442/unit. Highest in distribution: $0.751/unit.

Is Testosterone on the FDA shortage list?

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

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Same class. Different math.

Androgen6 alternatives in D1
01
Danazol
Androgen
$1.56Lowest NADAC
2Generic mfrs
$2.8MCY24 Part D spend
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02
Esterified Estrogens and Methyltestosterone
Brand: Estratest FS
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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03
Esterified Estrogens, Methyltestosterone
Brand: ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS AND METHYLTESTOSTERONE
Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 Part D spend
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04
Methyltestosterone
Brand: METHITEST
Lowest NADAC
2Generic mfrs
$917,715CY24 Part D spend
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05
Testosterone Cypionate
Brand: AZMIRO
$1.88Lowest NADAC
10Generic mfrs
$61.3MCY24 Part D spend
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06
Testosterone Gel,
Androgen
$0.504Lowest NADAC
0Generic mfrs
CY24 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.