FDA pharmacologic class
Nonergot Dopamine Agonist
3 medicines are in FDA's class of nonergot dopamine agonists: ropinirole, pramipexole and rotigotine (Neupro). 2 of the 3 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is pramipexole 0.25 mg tablet at $0.0452 per tablet (NADAC).
Which medicines are nonergot dopamine agonist?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ropinirole | none listed | 26 labelers | $0.046 per tablet 0.25 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 13 |
| Pramipexole | none listed | 22 labelers | $0.0452 per tablet 0.25 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 16 |
| Rotigotine | Neupro | none listed | $28.29 per patch 1 mg/24 hr patch | 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