FDA pharmacologic class
Somatostatin Analog
3 medicines are in FDA's class of somatostatin analogs: octreotide (Sandostatin), lanreotide (Somatuline) and pasireotide (Signifor). 2 of the 3 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is octreotide acet 100 mcg/ml vial at $2.53 per mL (NADAC).
Which medicines are somatostatin analog?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octreotide | Sandostatin, Mycapssa, Bynfezia | 9 labelers | $2.53 per mL 100 mcg/mL vial | No | No current entry | 11 |
| Lanreotide | Somatuline | 3 labelers | n/a | No | No current entry | 3 |
| Pasireotide | Signifor | 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