Escitalopram 5 mg/5mL Solution, 240 mL
by Lannett Company, Inc. · 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (54838-551-70)
NDC 54838-0551-70
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled)
54838-551-70
billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only
Generic
Discontinued
Non-controlled
⚠ Discontinued by firm
🗂️ Data synced Mar 13, 2024 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory.
The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. The listing was last certified through May 2024. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory.
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🆔 Identity & classification
FDA NDC (as labeled)
54838-551-70
Product NDC
54838-551
11-digit billing NDC
54838055170
NCPDP billing unit
ML — per mL (volume)
Application #
ANDA090477
Mechanism of action
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor [EPC], Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
DEA schedule
Non-controlled
Marketing category
ANDA
Marketing status
Discontinued
FDA listing status
Discontinued by firm (certified through May 2024)
Route
ORAL
Dosage form
SOLUTION
Substance
ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE
GCN Seq No
051698
GCN
19035
HICL code
024022
Ingredient (HICL)
Escitalopram Oxalate
HIC1 code
H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1)
Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code
H2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2)
Psychoactive Drugs
HIC3 code
H2S
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (Ssris)
AHFS code
28:16.04.20
AHFS class
Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
FDB label name
ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE 5 MG/5 ML
FDB brand name
Escitalopram Oxalate
Legend status
F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book)
AA · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs?
The FDA registers this code as 54838-551-70 — 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 → 54838-0551-70. 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.
🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
LabelerLannett Company, Inc.
Application holderCHARTWELL MOLECULAR HOLDINGS LLC
FDA applicationANDA090477 (ANDA)
Labeler code54838
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio171 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.
🩺 Clinical
Label name ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE 5 MG/5 ML Ingredient Escitalopram Oxalate
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM
Escitalopram is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worry and tension that disrupts daily life and lasts for 6 months or longer). Escitalopram is in a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
- Antidepressants like escitalopram don't work overnight. Most people don't notice a real difference in mood or anxiety for several weeks, and it can take a few months to feel the fu...
- How long will it take before I start feeling better on escitalopram?
- Please don't stop on your own, even if you're feeling great — that's actually a sign the medication is working. Stopping escitalopram suddenly can cause uncomfortable withdrawal-li...
- Is it okay to stop taking escitalopram if I feel better?
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Escitalopram — tap one for details:
1
Nutrient depletion considerations
Escitalopram may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
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.
💬 Questions about Escitalopram?
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🧪 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.
We could not link this NDC to a current FDA Structured Product Label. An inactive-ingredient list is therefore not available from this source.
Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured
IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.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.
💲 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 system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | $0.289 | $69.36 / 240 ml |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
NADAC price history (per mL) — tap or hover for the price & month
Flat over the last 13 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.
🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate 5 mg/5mL 16571-0769-24 | Rising | 240 ml | $0.119 | AA | Availability likely | save 59% |
| Escitalopram Oxalate 5 mg/5mL 31722-0569-24 | Camber | 240 ml | $0.119 | AA | Availability likely | save 59% |
| escitalopram 5 mg/5mL 33342-0053-28 | Macleods | 240 ml | $0.119 | AA | Availability likely | save 59% |
| Escitalopram Oral Solution 5 mg/5mL 62135-0729-37 | Chartwell | 240 ml | $0.119 | AA | Availability likely | save 59% |
| Escitalopram Oxalate 5 mg/5mL 65162-0705-88 | Amneal | 240 ml | $0.119 | AA | Availability likely | save 59% |
| Escitalopram 5 mg/5mLthis 54838-0551-70 | Lannett | 240 ml | $0.289 | AA | Discontinued | — |
| Escitalopram 5 mg/5mL 51672-1348-01 | Sun | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate 5 mg/5mL 65862-0248-24 | Aurobindo | 240 ml | — | AA | FDA listed | — |
| Escitalopram Oral Solution 5 mg/5mL 68999-0729-24 | Chartwell | 10 cups | — | AA | 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
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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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.
🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)
Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Escitalopram — the ingredient across all brands.
Top reported reactions
Reporter sex
Serious outcomes
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54838-0551-70 You're viewing this | 240 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC (54838-551-70) | 2013-06-12 | Discontinued by firm |
🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage
Finished prescription product
No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
| NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) | ✓ Available |
| Labeler | ✓ Available |
| Product & package description | ✓ Available |
| Marketing category & status | ✓ Available |
| Active ingredient / dosage form / route | ✓ Available |
| FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) | — Not published for this NDC No structured label is linked to this listing in DailyMed/openFDA. |
| Package photos | — Not published for this NDC The FDA label for this product carries no photos. |
| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available. |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | ✓ Available |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | ✓ Available |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.
Questions about this listing
Why is there no full label on this page?
No structured FDA label (SPL) is currently linked to this NDC in DailyMed/openFDA. That can happen with older listings, certain OTC and repackaged products, and recently updated listings whose label has not yet propagated. The listing itself is still valid — this page shows everything the public feeds provide for this package.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 54838-551-70, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 54838-0551-70, written without dashes as 54838055170. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 54838-0551-70, the first segment (54838) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Lannett Company, Inc.; the middle segment (0551) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (70) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Lannett Company, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL
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📄 FDA label ▾
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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.