FDA pharmacologic class
Antithyroid medicines
2 medicines are in FDA's class of thyroid hormone synthesis inhibitors (antithyroid medicines): methimazole and propylthiouracil. All 2 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is methimazole 5 mg tablet at $0.0702 per tablet (NADAC).
Which medicines are antithyroid medicines?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methimazole | none listed | 21 labelers | $0.0702 per tablet 5 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Propylthiouracil | none listed | 5 labelers | $0.269 per tablet 50 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry | 1 |
Source: FDA Established Pharmacologic Class (NDC Directory, openFDA); CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price