Brand-name prescription

Ambien CR

Rx Authorized generic Available

Ambien CR

zolpidem

Same medicine as Ambien CR, without the brand name.

Sold by (either works)
  • Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee
  • Proficient Rx

Right now it’s only listed by a repackager (a company that relabels medicine for clinics and pharmacies), so your pharmacy may need to special-order it.

Your strength
NDC to ask for
  • 6.25 mgfilm-coated tabletAphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee
    • 71610-770-1511-digit: 71610-0770-1515 tablets per bottle
    • 71610-770-2811-digit: 71610-0770-2828 tablets per bottle
    • 71610-770-3011-digit: 71610-0770-3030 tablets per bottle
    • 71610-770-5311-digit: 71610-0770-5360 tablets per bottle
    • 71610-770-6011-digit: 71610-0770-6090 tablets per bottle
  • 12.5 mgfilm-coated tabletProficient Rx
    • 63187-862-1511-digit: 63187-0862-1515 tablets per bottle
    • 63187-862-3011-digit: 63187-0862-3030 tablets per bottle
    • 63187-862-6011-digit: 63187-0862-6060 tablets per bottle
    • 63187-862-9011-digit: 63187-0862-9090 tablets per bottle

Source: FDA · updated September 23, 2026

What to say at the pharmacy

“Can you fill my Ambien CR prescription with the authorized generic? The NDC is [your strength’s NDC]. Could you check the price and whether my plan covers it?”

Pick your strength above and your NDC will appear here.

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