Product Information
VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET is a brand product labeled by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, priced at $12.8051 per EA under NDC 00173093308. Its NADAC has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013.
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Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline LLCNDC
00173093308
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Last Updated
5/20/2026
Active Ingredients
VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA020487On Market Since
8/1/1995
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET has been published 657 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 98.2%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $12.8051 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $12.9237 (Oct 16, 2024) |
| All-time low | $6.4593 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $12.8991 |
| 52-week low | $12.8051 |
| Median price | $12.1162 |
| Average price | $11.2534 |
| Largest weekly change | +15.0% (Dec 30, 2015) |
| Weeks tracked | 657 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 NADAC-published products sharing this drug's active ingredient, strength, and dosage form across 3 manufacturers (up to 10 shown below). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 98% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, is $12.8051 per EA (NDC 00173093308), effective Jun 24, 2026.
How has the price of VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET has risen 98.2%. It has been tracked across 657 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET has ranged from a low of $6.4593 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $12.9237 (Oct 16, 2024), with a median of $12.1162 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET?
Yes. 3 NADAC-published products share the same active ingredient, strength, and dosage form. The lowest-priced option, VALACYCLOVIR HCL 500 MG TABLET, is $0.2259 per EA — about 98% below VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET.
Who manufactures VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET?
VALTREX 500 MG CAPLET (NDC 00173093308) is labeled by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, and CMS classifies it as a brand product.
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