FDA pharmacologic class
Tetracycline-class Antimicrobial
2 medicines are in FDA's class of tetracycline-class antimicrobials: tetracycline and demeclocycline; 1 combination product also contains one. All 3 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is tetracycline 250 mg capsule at $0.247 per capsule (NADAC).
Which medicines are tetracycline-class antimicrobial?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetracycline | none listed | 10 labelers | $0.247 per capsule 250 mg capsule | No | No current entry | 2 |
| Demeclocycline | none listed | 5 labelers | $2.27 per tablet 150 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Bismuth subcitrate and metronidazole and tetracycline | Pylera | 2 labelers | $2.40 per capsule 140-125-125 mg capsule | Yes | 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