Drug facts

Molecule

Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone

Generics already compete: 18 makers on the market. 62 A-rated products from 16 makers substitute at the counter.

The latest NADAC for HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN 10-325 MG TABLET is $0.15 per unit (as of 10/28/2026).

01Patents and exclusivity

When competition can legally begin. A generic can launch once both exclusivity and the last listed patent expire, unless a court or settlement says otherwise.

Latest patent
No Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone patent listed in the Orange Book
Orange Book

02Competition

Generics
18 generic makers
Orange Book
First generic approved
before 1982
Orange Book
Every listingEach listing and maker behind the generics count.
Price erosionHow NADAC moves as generics enter.
PrescribersWho prescribes it, from Medicare data.
Available in the full Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
NADAC
$0.15 per unitHYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN 10-325 MG TABLET, mid-priced of 6 strengths, as of 10/28/2026
CMS NADAC
Latest recall
11/19/2021Class II, Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen, Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
FDA enforcement

04Product

Dosage forms
solution; tablet
Routes
oral
Other brand names
Anexsia 5/325Anexsia 7.5/325

Sources: FDA Orange Book, FDA Purple Book, FDA drug shortages, FDA enforcement reports and CMS NADAC, read through QOPE. Not medical or legal advice.