FDA pharmacologic class
Recombinant Human Growth Hormone
3 medicines are in FDA's class of recombinant human growth hormones: somatropin (Norditropin), lonapegsomatropin (Skytrofa) and somatrogon (Ngenla). 0 of the 3 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is genotropin 5 mg cartridge at $752.22 per cartridge (NADAC).
Which medicines are recombinant human growth hormone?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatropin | Genotropin, Norditropin, Humatrope | none listed | $752.22 per cartridge 5 mg cartridge | No | A presentation being discontinued | 1 |
| Lonapegsomatropin | Skytrofa | none listed | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Somatrogon | Ngenla | none listed | n/a | 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