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METRONIDAZOLE 7.5 mg/g Gel — NDC 21922-070-06 (Billing 21922-0070-06)

by Encube Ethicals, Inc. · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of METRONIDAZOLE 7.5 mg/g Gel from Encube Ethicals, Inc., marketed since Jan 2025 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $0.1793 per g (NADAC). It is this product's only package size.

NDC 21922-0070-06
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 21922-070-06 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 21922-070-06
Product NDC 21922-070
11-digit billing NDC 21922007006
NCPDP billing unit GM — per gram (weight)
RxCUI 311679
UNII 140QMO216E
UPC 0321922070064
Application # ANDA077547
SPL Set ID 05707735-e676-412a-9a77-ebd003afb16c
Established class (EPC) Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial
Chemical class Nitroimidazoles
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-01-28
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form GEL
Substance METRONIDAZOLE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 90060040004010
GCN Seq No 041798
GCN 43202
HICL code 004157
Ingredient (HICL) Metronidazole
HIC1 code L
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Skin/Subcutaneous Tissue
HIC2 code L5
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Keratolytics/Keratoplastics
HIC3 code L5G
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Rosacea Agents, Topical
AHFS code 08:30.04.00
AHFS class Amebicides
FDB label name METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 0.75% GL
FDB brand name Metronidazole
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 041798
  • GCN: 43202
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 90060040004010
  • HICL (First Databank): 004157
  • AHFS class code: 08:30.04.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 311679
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 21922-070-06 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 21922-0070-06. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial class.

Pharmacologic class Nitroimidazole Antimicrobial
Drug family (ATC) Nitroimidazole derivatives, Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment, Other chemotherapeutics
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name METRONIDAZOLE TOPICAL 0.75% GL Ingredient Metronidazole
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Metronidazole topical is used to treat rosacea (a skin disease that causes redness, flushing, and pimples on the face). Metronidazole is in a class of medications called nitroimidazole antimicrobials. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Metronidazole on the skin treats the red bumps and pimples of rosacea. A separate vaginal gel, Nuvessa, treats bacterial vaginosis. Make sure you're using the product made for your...
  • Wash the area first. Then rub in a thin layer once daily. You can put on makeup afterward. Keep it away from your mouth, eyes, and vagina.
  • On the skin, the usual ones are mild irritation, redness, dryness, or burning. These were uncommon in studies. Call your doctor if you notice numbness or tingling, or any other unu...
  • The label warns against alcohol with Nuvessa and for at least 24 hours after, because oral metronidazole can cause cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, and flushing. Ask me or your...
📖 Read our full Metronidazole Topical guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.179 $8.07 / 45 g
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.6003 $27.01 / 45 g
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.7576 $34.09 / 45 g
NADAC price history (per g) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2025 Mar 2026 Jun 2026 Sep 2026 $0.354 $0.179
▼ Down 49% over the last 10 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
21922-0070-06 You're viewing this Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 45 g in 1 TUBE 2025-01-28 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g 00713-0637-37 Cosette 1 tube $0.179 AB Availability likely —
Metronidazole 7.5 mg/gthis 21922-0070-06 Encube 1 tube $0.179 AB Availability likely —
Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g 72578-0209-04 Viona 1 tube $0.179 AB Availability likely —
Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g 51672-4116-02 Sun 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g 67296-2121-04 Redpharm 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Metronidazole 7.5 mg/g 70771-1978-04 Zydus 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2025
On the market since
Jan 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year listed
🔓
·
Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 4Q93RCW27E
    A synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that's crosslinked for stability. It acts as a thickener and gelling agent in creams and gels, helping the medicine spread evenly and maintain its texture.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII A2I8C7HI9T
    Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII Z8IX2SC1OH
    Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerEncube Ethicals, Inc.
Application holderENCUBE ETHICALS PRIVATE LTD
FDA applicationANDA077547 (ANDA)
Labeler code21922
First marketedJan 2025
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio77 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 23 words ▾

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, is indicated for topical application in the treatment of inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 54 words ▾

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply and rub in a thin film of metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, twice daily, morning and evening, to entire affected areas after washing. Areas to be treated should be cleansed before application of metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%. Patients may use cosmetics after application of metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%.

⛔ Contraindications 24 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity lo metronidazole, parabens, or other ingredients of the formulation.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 30 words ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse experiences have been reported with the topical use of metronidazole: burning, skin irritation, dryness, transient redness, metallic taste, tingling or numbness of extremities and nausea.

🔄 Drug Interactions 34 words ▾

Drug interactions Oral metronidazole has been reported to potentiate the anticoagulant effect of coumarin and warfarin resulting in a prolongation of prothrombin time. The effect of topical metronidazole on prothrombin time is not known.

🤰 Pregnancy 86 words ▾

Pregnancy Teratogenic effects Teratogenic effects: Pregnancy category B: There has been no experience to date with the use of metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, in pregnant patients. Metronidazole crosses the placental barrier and enters the fetal circulation rapidly. No fetotoxicity was observed after oral metronidazole in rats or mice.

However, because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response and since oral metronidazole has been shown to be a carcinogen in some rodents, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

🧒 Pediatric Use 12 words ▾

Pediatric use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 151 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Bioavailability studies on the topical administration of 1 gram of metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, (7.5 mg of metronidazole) to the face of 10 rosacea patients showed a maximum serum concentration of 66 nanograms per milliliter in one patient. This concentration is approximately 100 times less than concentrations afforded by a single 250 mg oral tablet. The serum metronidazole concentrations were below the detectable limits of the assay at the majority of time points in all patients.

Three of the patients had no detectable serum concentrations of metronidazole at any time point. The mean dose of gel applied during clinical studies was 600 mg which represents 4.5 mg of metronidazole per application. Therefore, under normal usage levels, the formulation affords minimal serum concentrations of metronidazole.

The mechanisms by which metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, acts in the treatment of rosacea are unknown, but appear to include an anti-inflammatory effect.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 88 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, is supplied as the following: NDC 21922-070-06: 45 g aluminum lube Storage conditions: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Encube Ethicals Private Limited at 1-833-285 4151 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch Manufactured by: Encube Ethicals Pvt. Ltd.

Plot No. C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate, Madkaim, Post: Mardol, Panda, Goa - 403 404, India. Distributed by: Encube Ethicals, Inc.

200 Meredith Drive, Suite 202Durham, NC 27713 USA Revised: 05/2023

📋 Description 57 words ▾

DESCRIPTION Metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, contains metronidazole, at a concentration of 7.5 mg per gram (0.75%) in a gel consisting of carbopol 980, edetate disodium, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, and sodium hydroxide. Metronidazole is classified therapeutically as an antiprotozoal and anti-bacterial agent. Chemically, metronidazole is named 2-methyl-5-nitro-1H-imidazole-1- ethanol and has the following structure: Structure

💬 Information for Patients 25 words ▾

Information for patients This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes.

⚠️ Precautions ~2 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS General Metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, has been reported to cause tearing of the eyes. Therefore, contact with the eyes should be avoided. If a reaction suggesting local irritation occurs, patients should be directed to use the medication less frequently or discontinue use.

Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole and should be used with care in patients with evidence of, or history of blood dyscrasia. Information for patients This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only.

Avoid contact with the eyes. Drug interactions Oral metronidazole has been reported to potentiate the anticoagulant effect of coumarin and warfarin resulting in a prolongation of prothrombin time. The effect of topical metronidazole on prothrombin time is not known.

Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, impairment of fertility Metronidazole has shown evidence of carcinogenic activity in a number of studies involving chronic, oral administration in mice and rats but not in studies involving hamsters. Metronidazole has shown evidence of mutagenic activity in several in vitro bacterial assay systems. In addition, a dose-response increase in the frequency of micronuclei was observed in mice after intraperitoneal injections and an increase in chromosome aberrations have been reported in patients with Crohn's disease who were treated with 200-1200 mg/day of metronidazole for 1 to 24 months.

However, no excess chromosomal aberrations in circulating human lymphocytes have been observed in patients treated for 8 months. Pregnancy Teratogenic effects Teratogenic effects: Pregnancy category B: There has been no experience to date with the use of metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, in pregnant patients. Metronidazole crosses the placental barrier and enters the fetal circulation rapidly.

No fetotoxicity was observed after oral metronidazole in rats or mice. However, because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response and since oral metronidazole has been shown to be a carcinogen in some rodents, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Nursing mothers After oral administration, metronidazole is secreted in breast milk in concentrations similar to those found in the plasma.

Even though metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, blood levels are significantly lower than those achieved after oral metronidazole, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. Pediatric use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

🍼 Nursing Mothers 63 words ▾

Nursing mothers After oral administration, metronidazole is secreted in breast milk in concentrations similar to those found in the plasma. Even though metronidazole gel USP (topical), 0.75%, blood levels are significantly lower than those achieved after oral metronidazole, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 107 words ▾

Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, impairment of fertility Metronidazole has shown evidence of carcinogenic activity in a number of studies involving chronic, oral administration in mice and rats but not in studies involving hamsters. Metronidazole has shown evidence of mutagenic activity in several in vitro bacterial assay systems. In addition, a dose-response increase in the frequency of micronuclei was observed in mice after intraperitoneal injections and an increase in chromosome aberrations have been reported in patients with Crohn's disease who were treated with 200-1200 mg/day of metronidazole for 1 to 24 months.

However, no excess chromosomal aberrations in circulating human lymphocytes have been observed in patients treated for 8 months.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 39 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Carton Label NDC 21922- 070 -06 Metronidazole Gel USP (Topical), 0.75% FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. NET WT.45g Rx only carton

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q2 2025 – Q1 2026 · 4 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
6.3K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
281.9K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$169.2K
Avg / prescription
$27.02
Avg / unit
$0.6003
Latest quarter Q1 2026
3.1KRx
Medicaid pays / g
$0.6003
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / g
$0.1793
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.4210
+235% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per g (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
32% FFS 68% MCO
Fee-for-service · 1,985 Rx Managed care · 4,278 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: 29,700 units · 380 per 100k residents WA Idaho: 3,060 units · 156 per 100k residents ID Montana: 2,070 units · 183 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: 10,350 units · 180 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: 4,570 units · 77.3 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 20,065 units · 200 per 100k residents MI New York: 42,540 units · 217 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: 7,830 units · 185 per 100k residents OR Nevada: 2,790 units · 87.4 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: 540 units · 58.8 per 100k residents SD Iowa: 3,600 units · 112 per 100k residents IA Illinois: 5,805 units · 46.3 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 6,480 units · 94.4 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 18,180 units · 154 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 11,880 units · 91.7 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 5,470 units · 58.9 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: 1,440 units · 20.6 per 100k residents MA California: 12,331 units · 31.6 per 100k residents CA Utah: 4,320 units · 126 per 100k residents UT Colorado: 12,870 units · 219 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 1,665 units · 84.2 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 3,060 units · 49.4 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 11,700 units · 259 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: 5,355 units · 61.4 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 2,025 units · 32.8 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 1,935 units · 53.5 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: 15,420 units · 208 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: 3,600 units · 170 per 100k residents NM Kansas: 1,170 units · 39.8 per 100k residents KS Arkansas: 540 units · 17.6 per 100k residents AR Tennessee: 585 units · 8.2 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 7,110 units · 65.6 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: 945 units · 20.7 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: 585 units · 19.9 per 100k residents MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: 3,375 units · 30.6 per 100k residents GA D.C.: 870 units · 128 per 100k residents DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: 3,330 units · 10.9 per 100k residents TX Florida: 8,460 units · 37.4 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
8.2380
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
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…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Washington 380 /100k
2 Kentucky 259 /100k
3 Colorado 219 /100k
4 New York 217 /100k
5 Arizona 208 /100k
6 Michigan 200 /100k
7 Oregon 185 /100k
8 Montana 183 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Metronidazole — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 23 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Metronidazole. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$12.08M
Claims incl. refills
571.7K
Beneficiaries
500.3K
Spend / beneficiary
$24.15
Spend / claim
$21.13
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.