FDA pharmacologic class
Vitamin D Analog
2 medicines are in FDA's class of vitamin d analogs: paricalcitol (Zemplar) and calcipotriene (Sorilux); 1 combination product also contains one. All 3 are listed from generic labelers (FDA NDC Directory, October 8, 2026). The lowest pharmacy cost is calcipotriene 0.005% cream at $1.05 per gram (NADAC).
Which medicines are vitamin d analog?
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paricalcitol | Zemplar | 8 labelers | $1.28 per capsule 1 mcg capsule | No | A presentation being discontinued | 10 |
| Calcipotriene | Sorilux, Pellix | 6 labelers | $1.05 per gram 0.005% cream | No | No current entry | 1 |
| Betamethasone and calcipotriene | Enstilar, Taclonex, Wynzora | 5 labelers | $1.81 per gram 0.005%-0.064% ointment | No | No current entry | 1 |
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