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Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mg Tablet, 100-count — NDC 70518-4666-2 (Billing 70518-4666-02)

by REMEDYREPACK INC. · 100 POUCH in 1 BOX / 1 TABLET in 1 POUCH

This is a package of 100 tablets of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mg Tablet from REMEDYREPACK INC., marketed since May 2026 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 70518-4666-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70518-4666-2 billing pads the package segment with a zero
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🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 8, 2026 · this listing last changed Sep 17, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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NDC database record

One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 70518-4666-2 alone.

Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
70518 labeler · 4666 product · 2 package
Package marketed since
Aug 31, 2026
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2027
Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
3 7051846662 0
FDA record last changed
Sep 17, 2026
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Other active recalls for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
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Class II · Dec 18, 2024 — CGMP Deviations (Eugia US LLC) · FDA recall D-0185-2025
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70518-4666-2
Product NDC 70518-4666
11-digit billing NDC 70518466602
RxCUI 1000135
UNII C2QI4IOI2G
Application # ANDA040159
SPL Set ID 1020bb60-4f13-4cd7-aaa1-c556752c84b7
Established class (EPC) Progestin
Chemical class Progesterone Congeners
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2026-05-27
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET
Substance MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1000135
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70518-4666-2 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 70518-4666-02. 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 Progestin class.

Pharmacologic class Progestin
Drug family (ATC) Progestogens, Pregnen (4) derivatives, Progestogens
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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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  • Changes in your bleeding pattern are the most common, and periods often stop over time. Headache, weight gain, injection site reactions and mood changes can also occur. Call your d...
  • Yes, it can lower bone mineral density, and the loss may not fully come back after stopping. That is why it is not recommended for more than 2 years unless other options are inadeq...
📖 Read our full Medroxyprogesterone 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 eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
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.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 50 tablets
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
70518-4666-00 70518-4666-0 Main listing 50 POUCH in 1 BOX / 1 TABLET in 1 POUCH 2026-05-27 — Active
70518-4666-02 You're viewing this 100 POUCH in 1 BOX / 1 TABLET in 1 POUCH 2026-08-31 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This is a 100-count package — 100 pouch in 1 box / 1 tablet in 1 pouch.
How does this package differ from NDC 70518-4666-00?
Both are Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mg Tablet — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 100-count one, while NDC 70518-4666-00 is the 50 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mg Tablet?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mg 00555-0872-02 Teva 100 tablets $0.116 AB Availability likely —
medroxyprogesterone acetate 2.5 mg 59762-0055-01 Mylan 100 tablets $0.116 AB Availability likely —
Provera 2.5 mg 00009-0065-01 Pharmacia 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mg 50090-0490-00 A-S 10 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mg 63629-8825-01 Bryant 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mg 67046-1480-03 Coupler 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mgthis 70518-4666-02 REMEDYREPACK 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 2.5 mg 72789-0043-30 PD-Rx 30 tablets — 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

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2026
On the market since
May 2026
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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.

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.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Medroxyprogesterone inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

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  • UNII 68401960MK
    Crospovidone is a synthetic polymer made from polyvinylpyrrolidone. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine dissolves and absorbs into the body.
  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII 368GB5141J
    A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.

5 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

LabelerREMEDYREPACK INC.
Application holderBARR LABORATORIES INC
FDA applicationANDA040159 (ANDA)
Labeler code70518
First marketedMay 2026
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio1,527 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. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 61 words ▾

INDICATIONS & USAGE Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets, USP are indicated for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as fibroids or uterine cancer. They are also indicated for use in the prevention of endometrial hyperplasia in nonhysterectomized postmenopausal women who are receiving daily oral conjugated estrogens 0.625 mg tablets.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~2 min read ▾

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets may be given in dosages of 5 or 10 mg daily for 5 to 10 days. A dose for inducing an optimum secretory transformation of an endometrium that has been adequately primed with either endogenous or exogenous estrogen is 10 mg of medroxyprogesterone acetate daily for 10 days. In cases of secondary amenorrhea, therapy may be started at any time.

Progestin withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within three to seven days after discontinuing medroxyprogesterone acetate therapy. Beginning on the calculated 16th or 21st day of the menstrual cycle, 5 or 10 mg of medroxyprogesterone acetate may be given daily for 5 to 10 days. To produce an optimum secretory transformation of an endometrium that has been adequately primed with either endogenous or exogenous estrogen, 10 mg of medroxyprogesterone acetate daily for 10 days beginning on the 16th day of the cycle is suggested.

Progestin withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within three to seven days after discontinuing therapy with medroxyprogesterone acetate. Patients with a past history of recurrent episodes of abnormal uterine bleeding may benefit from planned menstrual cycling with medroxyprogesterone acetate. When estrogen is prescribed for a postmenopausal woman with a uterus, a progestin should also be initiated to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer.

A woman without a uterus does not need progestin. Use of estrogen, alone or in combination with a progestin, should be with the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman. Patients should be re-evaluated periodically as clinically appropriate (for example, 3 to 6 month intervals) to determine if treatment is still necessary (see WARNINGS ).

For women who have a uterus, adequate diagnostic measures, such as endometrial sampling, when indicated, should be undertaken to rule out malignancy in cases of undiagnosed persistent or recurring abnormal vaginal bleeding. Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets may be given in dosages of 5 or 10 mg daily for 12 to 14 consecutive days per month, in postmenopausal women receiving daily 0.625 mg conjugated estrogens, either beginning on the 1st day of the cycle or the 16th day of the cycle. Patients should be started at the lowest dose.

The lowest effective dose of medroxyprogesterone acetate has not been determined.

⛔ Contraindications 72 words ▾

CONTRAINDICATIONS Medroxyprogesterone acetate is contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions: Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. Known, suspected, or history of breast cancer. Known or suspected estrogen- or progesterone-dependent neoplasia.

Active DVT, PE, or a history of these conditions Active arterial thromboembolic disease (for example, stroke and MI), or a history of these conditions. Known anaphylactic reaction or angioedema to medroxyprogesterone acetate. Known liver impairment or disease.

Known or suspected pregnancy.

⚠️ Warnings ~3 min read ▾

WARNINGS See BOXED WARNINGS . An increased risk of PE, DVT, stroke, and MI has been reported with estrogen plus progestin therapy. Should any of these events occur or be suspected, estrogen plus progestin therapy should be discontinued immediately.

Risk factors for arterial vascular disease (for example, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, tobacco use, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity) and/or venous thromboembolism (VTE) (for example, personal history or family history of VTE, obesity, and systemic lupus erythematosus) should be managed appropriately. In the WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy, a statistically significant increased risk of stroke was reported in women 50 to 79 years of age receiving CE (0.625 mg) plus MPA (2.5 mg) compared to women in the same age group receiving placebo (33 versus 25 per 10,000 women-years).

(See CLINICAL STUDIES . ) The increase in risk was demonstrated after the first year and persisted. Should a stroke occur or be suspected, estrogen plus progestin therapy should be discontinued immediately. In the WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy, there was a statistically non-significant increased risk of CHD events reported in women receiving daily CE (0.625 mg) plus MPA (2.5 mg) compared to women receiving placebo (41 versus 34 per 10,000 women-years).

An increase in relative risk was demonstrated in year 1, and a trend toward decreasing relative risk was reported in years 2 through 5. In postmenopausal women with documented heart disease (n = 2,763, average 66.7 years of age), in a controlled clinical trial of secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study [HERS]), treatment with daily CE (0.625 mg) plus MPA (2.5 mg) demonstrated no cardiovascular benefit. During an average follow-up of 4.1 years, treatment with CE plus MPA did not reduce the overall rate of CHD events in postmenopausal women with established coronary heart disease.

There were more CHD events in the CE plus MPA-treated group than in the placebo group in year 1, but not during the subsequent years. Two thousand three hundred and twenty-one (2,321) women from the original HERS trial agreed to participate in an open label extension of HERS, HERS II. Average follow-up in HERS II was an additional 2.7 years, for a total of 6.8 years overall.

Rates of CHD events were comparable among women in the CE plus MPA group and the placebo group in HERS, HERS II, and overall. In the WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy, a statistically significant 2-fold greater rate of VTE (DVT and PE) was reported in women receiving daily CE (0.625 mg) plus MPA (2.5 mg) compared to women receiving placebo (35 versus 17 per 10,000 women-years). Statistically significant increases in risk for both DVT (26 versus 13 per 10,000 women-years) and PE (18 versus 8 per 10,000 women-years) were also demonstrated.

The increase in VTE risk was demonstrated during the first year and persisted. (See CLINICAL STUDIES ). Should a VTE occur or be suspected, estrogen plus progestin therapy should be discontinued immediately.

If feasible, estrogens plus progestins should be discontinued at least 4 to 6 weeks before surgery of the type associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism, or during periods of prolonged immobilization. The WHI substudy of daily CE (0.625 mg)-alone provided information about breast cancer in estrogen-alone users. In the WHI estrogen-alone substudy, after an average follow-up of 7.1 years, daily CE-alone was not associated with an increased risk of invasive breast cancer [relative risk (RR) 0.80] compared to placebo (see CLINICAL STUDIES ).

After a mean follow-up of 5.6 years, the estrogen plus progestin substudy reported an increased risk of invasive breast cancer in women who took daily CE plus MPA. In this substudy, prior use of estrogen-alone or estrogen plus progestin therapy was reported by 26 percent of the women. The relative risk of invasive breast cancer was 1.24, and the absolute risk was 41 v… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

ADVERSE REACTIONS See BOXED WARNINGS , WARNINGS , and PRECAUTIONS . Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The following adverse reactions have been reported in women taking medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets, without concomitant estrogens treatment: 1.

Genitourinary system Abnormal uterine bleeding (irregular, increase, decrease), change in menstrual flow, breakthrough bleeding, spotting, amenorrhea, changes in cervical erosion and cervical secretions. 2. Breasts Breast tenderness, mastodynia or galactorrhea has been reported.

3. Cardiovascular Thromboembolic disorders including thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism have been reported. 4.

Gastrointestinal Nausea, cholestatic jaundice. 5. Skin Sensitivity reactions consisting of urticaria, pruritus, edema and generalized rash have occurred.

Acne, alopecia and hirsutism have been reported. 6. Eyes Neuro-ocular lesions, for example, retinal thrombosis, and optic neuritis.

7. Central nervous system Mental depression, insomnia, somnolence, dizziness, headache, nervousness. 8.

Miscellaneous Hypersensitivity reactions (for example, anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions, angioedema), rash (allergic) with and without pruritus, change in weight (increase or decrease), pyrexia, edema/fluid retention, fatigue, decreased glucose tolerance. The following adverse reactions have been reported with estrogen plus progestin therapy. 1.

Genitourinary system Abnormal uterine bleeding/spotting, or flow; breakthrough bleeding; spotting; dysmenorrheal/pelvic pain; increase in size of uterine leiomyomata; vaginitis, including vaginal candidiasis; change in amount of cervical secretion; changes in cervical ectropion; ovarian cancer; endometrial hyperplasia; endometrial cancer. 2. Breasts Tenderness, enlargement, pain, nipple discharge, galactorrhea; fibrocystic breast changes; breast cancer.

3. Cardiovascular Deep and superficial venous thrombosis; pulmonary embolism; thrombophlebitis; myocardial infarction; stroke; increase in blood pressure. 4.

Gastrointestinal Nausea, vomiting; abdominal cramps, bloating; cholestatic jaundice; increased incidence of gallbladder disease; pancreatitis; enlargement of hepatic hemangiomas. 5. Skin Chloasma or melasma that may persist when drug is discontinued; erythema multiforme; erythema nodosum; hemorrhagic eruption; loss of scalp hair; hirsutism; pruritus, rash.

6. Eyes Retinal vascular thrombosis, intolerance to contact lenses. 7.

Central nervous system Headache; migraine; dizziness; mental depression; chorea; nervousness; mood disturbances; irritability; exacerbation of epilepsy, dementia. 8. Miscellaneous Increase or decrease in weight; reduced carbohydrate tolerance; aggravation of porphyria; edema; arthalgias; leg cramps; changes in libido; urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactoid/anaphylactic reactions; hypocalcemia; exacerbation of asthma; increased triglycerides.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Teva at 1-888-838-2872 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🆘 Overdosage 42 words ▾

OVERDOSAGE Overdosage of estrogen plus progestin therapy may cause nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, dizziness, abdominal pain, drowsiness/fatigue and withdrawal bleeding may occur in women. Treatment of overdose consists of discontinuation of CE plus MPA together with institution of appropriate symptomatic care.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 85 words ▾

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Table 1. Mean (SD) Pharmacokinetic Parameters for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA) Tablet Strength C max (ng/mL) T max (h) AUC 0-(inf) (ng-h/mL) t 1/2 (h) Vd/f (L) CL/f (mL/min) Single Dose 2 x 10 mg 1.01 (0.599) 2.65 (1.41) 6.95 (3.39) 12.1 (3.49) 78024 (47220) 64110 (42662) 8 x 2.5 mg 0.805 (0.413) 2.22 (1.39) 5.62 (2.79) 11.6 (2.81) 62748 (40146) 74123 (35126) Multiple Dose 10 mg * 0.71 (0.35) 2.83 (1.83) 6.01 (3.16) 16.6 (15.0) 40564 (38256) 41963 (38402) *Following Day 7 dose

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 116 words ▾

HOW SUPPLIED Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets, USP are available in the following strengths and package sizes: 2.5 mg tablets (White, round, scored, biconvex tablet. Debossed with 555/872 on the scored side and stylized b on the other side) NDC: 70518-4666-00 NDC: 70518-4666-01 NDC: 70518-4666-02 OUTER PACKAGING: 50 in 1 BOX PACKAGING: 1 in 1 POUCH OUTER PACKAGING: 100 in 1 BOX Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Repackaged and Distributed by: RemedyRepack, Inc. 625 Kolter Dr, Suite #4 Indiana, PA 15701 724-465-8762

📋 Description 120 words ▾

DESCRIPTION Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets, USP contain medroxyprogesterone acetate, USP which is a derivative of progesterone. It is a white to off-white, odorless crystalline powder, stable in air, melting between 200 and 210°C. It is freely soluble in chloroform, soluble in acetone and in dioxane, sparingly soluble in alcohol and in methanol, slightly soluble in ether, and insoluble in water.

The chemical name for medroxyprogesterone acetate is pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-, (6α)-. The structural formula is: C 24 H 34 O 4 M.W. 386.53 Each medroxyprogesterone acetate tablet for oral administration contains 2.5 mg, 5 mg or 10 mg of medroxyprogesterone acetate, USP and the following inactive ingredients: crospovidone, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, methylcellulose, pregelatinized corn starch, and sodium lauryl sulfate.

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⚠️ Precautions ~3 min read ▾

PRECAUTIONS Addition of a progestin when a woman has not had a hysterectomy Studies of the addition of a progestin for 10 or more days of a cycle of estrogen administration, or daily with estrogen in a continuous regimen, have reported a lowered incidence of endometrial hyperplasia than would be induced by estrogen treatment alone. Endometrial hyperplasia may be a precursor to endometrial cancer. There are, however, possible risks that may be associated with the use of progestins with estrogens compared to estrogen-alone regimens.

These include an increased risk of breast cancer. Unexpected abnormal vaginal bleeding In cases of unexpected abnormal vaginal bleeding, adequate diagnostic measures are indicated. Elevated blood pressure Blood pressure should be monitored at regular intervals with estrogen plus progestin therapy.

Hypertriglyceridemia In women with pre-existing hypertriglyceridemia, estrogen plus progestin therapy may be associated with elevations of plasma triglycerides leading to pancreatitis. Consider discontinuation of treatment if pancreatitis occurs. Hepatic Impairment and/or past history of cholestatic jaundice Estrogens plus progestins may be poorly metabolized in women with impaired liver function.

For women with a history of cholestatic jaundice associated with past estrogen use or with pregnancy, caution should be exercised, and in the case of recurrence, medication should be discontinued. Fluid Retention Progestins may cause some degree of fluid retention. Women who have conditions which might be influenced by this factor, such as cardiac or renal impairment, warrant careful observation when estrogen plus progestin are prescribed.

Hypocalcemia Estrogen plus progestin therapy should be used with caution in women with hypoparathyroidism as estrogen-induced hypocalcemia may occur. Exacerbation of other conditions Estrogen plus progestin therapy may cause an exacerbation of asthma, diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, migraine, porphyria, systemic lupus erythematosus, and hepatic hemangiomas and should be used with caution in women with these conditions. Physicians are advised to discuss the Patient Information leaflet with women for whom they prescribe medroxyprogesterone acetate.

There may be an increased risk of minor birth defects in children whose mothers are exposed to progestins during the first trimester of pregnancy. The possible risk to the male baby is hypospadias, a condition in which the opening of the penis is on the underside rather than the tip of the penis. This condition occurs naturally in approximately 5 to 8 per 1000 male births.

The risk may be increased with exposure to medroxyprogesterone acetate. Enlargement of the clitoris and fusion of the labia may occur in female babies. However, a clear association between hypospadias, clitoral enlargement and labial fusion with use of medroxyprogesterone acetate has not been established.

Inform the patient of the importance of reporting exposure to medroxyprogesterone acetate in early pregnancy. The following laboratory results may be altered by the use of estrogen plus progestin therapy: Accelerated prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, and platelet aggregation time; increased platelet count; increased factors II, VII antigen, VIII antigen, VIII coagulant activity, IX, X, XII, VII-X complex, II-VII-X complex, and beta-thromboglobulin; decreased levels of anti-factor Xa and antithrombin III, decreased antithrombin III activity; increased levels of fibrinogen and fibrinogen activity; increased plasminogen antigen and activity.

Increased thyroid-binding globulin (TBG) levels leading to increased circulating total thyroid hormone levels as measured by protein-bound iodine (PBI), T4 levels (by column or by radioimmunoassay) or T3 levels by radioimmunoassay, T3 resin uptake is decreased, reflecting the elevated TBG. Free T4 and free T3 concentrations are unaltered. Women on thyroid replacement therapy may require higher doses of thyroid hormone.

Oth… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🔬 Clinical Studies ~2 min read ▾

CLINICAL STUDIES <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="800px"> <caption>Table 2. Number (%) of Endometrial Biopsy Changes Since Baseline After 3 Years of Treatment*</caption> <colgroup></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td>Histological Results</td> <td>Placebo (n=119)</td> <td>CEE <sup>†</sup> (n=119)</td> <td>Medroxyprogesterone Acetate <sup>‡</sup> + CEE (n=118)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Normal/No hyperplasia (%)</td> <td>116 (97)</td> <td>45 (38)</td> <td>112 (95)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Simple (cystic) hyperplasia (%)</td> <td>1 (1)</td> <td>33 (28)</td> <td>4 (3)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Complex (adenomatous) hyperplasia (%)</td> <td>1 (1)</td> <td>27 (22)</td> <td>2 (2)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Atypia (%)</td> <td>0</td> <td>14 (12)</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adenocarcinoma (%)</td> <td>1 (1)</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <sup>*</sup> Includes most extreme abnormal result<br /> <sup>†</sup> CEE = conjugated equine estrogens 0.625 mg/day<br /> <sup>‡</sup> Medroxyprogesterone acetate = medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets 10 mg/day for 12 days </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="800px"> <caption>Table 3.

Number (%) of Women with Endometrial Hyperplasia at 1 Year</caption> <colgroup></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td>CEE <sup>*</sup> (n=283)</td> <td>MPA <sup>†</sup> + CEE <sup>*</sup> MPA 5 mg (n=277)</td> <td>MPA 10 mg (n=272)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cystic hyperplasia (%)</td> <td>55 (19)</td> <td>3 (1)</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Adenomatous hyperplasia without atypia</td> <td>2 (1)</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <sup>*</sup> CEE = conjugated equine estrogen 0.625 mg every day of a 28-day cycle.<br /> <sup>†</sup> Cyclic medroxyprogesterone acetate on days 15 to 28 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="800px"> <caption>Table 4: RELATIVE AND ABSOLUTE RISK SEEN IN THE ESTROGEN PLUS PROGESTIN SUBSTUDY OF WHI AT AN AVERAGE OF

5.6YEARS <sup>a,b</sup></caption> <colgroup></colgroup> <tbody> <tr> <td>Event</td> <td>Relative Risk CE/MPA vs placebo (95% nCI <sup>c</sup>)</td> <td>CE/MPA n = 8,506</td> <td>Placebo n = 8,102</td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td colspan="3">Absolute Risk per 10,000 Women-Years</td> </tr> <tr> <td>CHD events<br /> <em>Non-fatal MI</em><br /> <em>CHD death</em></td> <td>1.23 (0.99 to 1.53)<br /> <em>1.28 (1.00 to 1.63)</em><br /> <em>1.10 (0.70 to 1.75)</em></td> <td>41<br /> <em>31</em><br /> <em>8</em></td> <td>34<br /> <em>25</em><br /> <em>8</em></td> </tr> <tr> <td>All strokes</td> <td>1.31 (1.03 to 1.68)</td> <td>33</td> <td>25</td> </tr> <tr> <td><em>Ischemic stroke</em></td> <td><em>1.44 (1.09 to 1.90)</em></td> <td><em>26</em></td> <td><em>18</em></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Deep vein thrombosis <sup>d</sup></td> <td>1.95 (1.43 to 2.67)</td> <td>26</td> <td>13</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pulmonary embolism</td> <td>2.13 (1.45 to 3.11)</td> <td>18</td> <td>8</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Invasive breast cancer <sup>e</sup></td> <td>1.24 (1.01 to 1.54)</td> <td>41</td> <td>33</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Colorectal cancer</td> <td>0.61 (0.42 to 0.87)</td> <td>10</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Endometrial cancer <sup>d</sup></td> <td>0.81 (0.48 to 1.36)</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cervical cancer <sup>d</sup></td> <td>1.44 (0.47 to 4.42)</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Hip fracture</td> <td>0.67 (0.47 to 0.96)</td> <td>11</td> <td>16</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Vertebral fractures <sup>d</sup></td> <td>0.65 (0.46 to 0.92)</td> <td>11</td> <td>17</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lower arm/wrist fractures <sup>d</sup></td> <td>0.71 (0.59 to 0.85)</td> <td>44</td> <td>62</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Total fractures <sup>d</sup></td> <td>0.76 (0.69 to 0.83)</td> <td>152</td> <td>199</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Overall mortality <sup>f</sup></td> <td>1.00 (0.83 to 1.19)</td> <td>52</td> <td>52</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Global Index <sup>g</sup></td> <td>1.13 (1.02 to 1.25)</td> <td>184</td> <td>165</td> </tr> <tr>… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

📄 Patient Package Insert ~3 min read ▾

SPL PATIENT PACKAGE INSERT MedroxyPROGESTERone Acetate (med rox″ ee proe jes′ ter one as′ etate) Tablets Read this Patient Information before you start taking medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets and read what you get each time you refill your medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets prescription. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

What is the most important information I should know about medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets (a progestin hormone)? Do not use estrogens with progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia (decline in brain function). Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chance of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots.

Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chance of getting dementia, based on a study of women age 65 years or older. You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with medroxyprogesterone acetate. What are medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets?

Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablet is a medicine that contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a progestin hormone. What are medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets used for? Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets are used to: Treat menstrual periods that have stopped or to treat abnormal uterine bleeding.

Women with a uterus who are not pregnant, who stop having regular menstrual periods or who begin to have irregular menstrual periods may have a drop in their progesterone level. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets are right for you. Reduce your chances of getting cancer of the uterus (womb).

In postmenopausal women with a uterus who use estrogens, taking progestin in combination with estrogen will reduce your chance of getting cancer of the uterus (womb). Who should not take medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets? Do not start taking medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets if you: have unusual vaginal bleeding currently have or have had certain cancers Estrogen plus progestin may increase your chance of getting certain types of cancers, including cancer of the breast.

If you have or have had cancer, talk with your healthcare provider about whether you should use medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets. had a stroke or heart attack currently have or have had blood clots currently have or have had liver problems are allergic to medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets or any of its ingredients See the list of ingredients in medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets at the end of this leaflet. think you may be pregnant Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets are not for pregnant women. If you think you may be pregnant, you should have a pregnancy test and know the results.

Do not use medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets if the test is positive and talk to your healthcare provider. There may be an increased risk of minor birth defects in children whose mothers take medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets during the first 4 months of pregnancy. Medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets should not be used as a test for pregnancy.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets? Before you take medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets, tell your healthcare provider if you: have any other medical problems Your healthcare provider may need to check you more carefully if you have certain conditions such as asthma (wheezing), epilepsy (seizures), diabetes, migraine, endometriosis (severe pelvic pain), lupus, or problems with your heart, liver, thyroid, kidneys, or have high calcium in your blood. are going to have surgery or will be on bed rest Your healthcare provider will let you know if you need to stop taking medroxyprogesterone acetate tablets. are breast feeding The hormone in medroxyprogesterone acetate can pass into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 57 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL SECTION p>DRUG: Medroxyprogesterone Acetate GENERIC: Medroxyprogesterone Acetate DOSAGE: TABLET ADMINISTRATION: ORAL NDC: 70518-4666-00 NDC: 70518-4666-01 NDC: 70518-4666-02 OUTER PACKAGING: 50 in 1 BOX PACKAGING: 1 in 1 POUCH OUTER PACKAGING: 100 in 1 BOX STRENGTH: 2.5 mg COLOR: white SHAPE: ROUND SCORE: Two even pieces SIZE: 6 mm IMPRINT: 555;872;b MM2 MM3 MM3

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 9 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 Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. 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
$1.74M
Claims incl. refills
89.6K
Beneficiaries
65K
Spend / beneficiary
$26.74
Spend / claim
$19.41
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.

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