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Tinidazole (Tindamax)

Tinidazole treats anaerobic bacterial and parasitic infections.

First FDA approval2004-05-17
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

$621,205 in CY2024 Part D spend14K claims · 11K beneficiaries · 329 plans surveyed

Lowest NADAC
$1.37/unit
8 NDCs benchmarked, lowest of all strengths.
Average NADAC
$1.88
Across all dosage forms in distribution.
Highest NADAC
$2.19
Range is tight.
Plans with PA
0 / 329
Zero PA friction — switching is purely formulary.

Questions a plan sponsor actually asks.

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

Tinidazole treats anaerobic bacterial and parasitic infections.

Is there a generic for Tinidazole?

Yes. 6 ANDAs filed at FDA, 3 generic manufacturers currently shipping.

How much does my plan pay for Tinidazole?

Across 329 Part D plans, Tinidazole averages $1.88/unit (NADAC). Lowest available: $1.37/unit. Highest in distribution: $2.19/unit.

Is Tinidazole on the FDA shortage list?

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

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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 (8 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.