Product Information
METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., priced at $0.1663 per EA under NDC 00054070925. Its NADAC has been published 280 times since Apr 14, 2021.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 8, 1983. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AA.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.NDC
00054070925
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA088109FDA Approved
3/8/1983
TE Code
AA
On Market Since
3/8/1983
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has been published 280 times since Apr 14, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has risen 39.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1663 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1950 (Feb 11, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.1011 (Feb 23, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.1950 |
| 52-week low | $0.1663 |
| Median price | $0.1685 |
| Average price | $0.1553 |
| Largest weekly change | +19.8% (Jun 19, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 280 |
| Tracking since | Apr 14, 2021 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 manufacturers offering a NADAC-published product with this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form (cheapest from each manufacturer, up to 10 shown below). None of the shown alternatives sit below the current price. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., is $0.1663 per EA (NDC 00054070925), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has risen 39.1%. It has been tracked across 280 weekly CMS publications since Apr 14, 2021.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
Since Apr 14, 2021, the NADAC for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1011 (Feb 23, 2022) to a high of $0.1950 (Feb 11, 2026), with a median of $0.1685 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET (NDC 00054070925) is labeled by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.