FDA pharmacologic class
General Anesthetic
6 medicines are in FDA's class of general anesthetics: propofol (Diprivan), ketamine (Ketalar), etomidate (Amidate), sevoflurane (Sojourn), isoflurane (Terrell) and desflurane (Suprane). All 6 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is propofol 200 mg/20 ml vial at $0.171 per mL (NADAC).
Which medicines are general anesthetic?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propofol | Diprivan | 13 labelers | $0.171 per mL 200 mg/20 mL vial | No | No current entry | 18 |
| Ketamine | Ketalar | 10 labelers | $0.556 per mL 500 mg/10 mL vial | No | A presentation being discontinued | 9 |
| Etomidate | Amidate | 10 labelers | n/a | No | In shortage | 1 |
| Sevoflurane | Ultane, Sojourn | 9 labelers | n/a | No | No current entry | 3 |
| Isoflurane | Forane, Terrell | 5 labelers | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Desflurane | Suprane | 1 labeler | n/a | No | A presentation being discontinued | 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