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FDA pharmacologic class

N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist

1 medicine is in FDA's class of n-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antagonists: memantine; 1 combination product also contains one. All 2 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is memantine hcl 10 mg tablet at $0.063 per tablet (NADAC).

Which medicines are n-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antagonist?

Recalls: FDA enforcement reports, 2012 on
MedicineBrand namesGeneric labelers (all forms)Pharmacy costBoxed warningShortageRecalls since 2012
Memantinenone listed38 labelers$0.063 per tablet 10 mg tabletNoNo current entry7
Donepezil and memantineNamzaric5 labelers$8.44 per unit 28-10 mgNoA presentation being discontinued1

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

What next?