FDA pharmacologic class
Nitrate Vasodilator
3 medicines are in FDA's class of nitrate vasodilators: nitroglycerin (Nitrostat), isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate; 1 combination product also contains one. All 4 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is isosorbide mononit er 30 mg tablet at $0.0688 per tablet (NADAC).
Which medicines are nitrate vasodilator?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitroglycerin | Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur, Nitrolingual | 31 labelers | $0.127 per tablet 0.4 mg tablet sl | No | A presentation being discontinued | 13 |
| Isosorbide mononitrate | none listed | 21 labelers | $0.0688 per tablet 30 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Isosorbide dinitrate | none listed | 17 labelers | $0.154 per tablet 10 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 4 |
| Hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate | Bidil | 3 labelers | $0.714 per tablet 20-37.5 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
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