Product Information
ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.0223 per EA under NDC 00228202950. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Oct 31, 1993. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
.5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00228202950
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
ALPRAZOLAMApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA074342FDA Approved
10/31/1993
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
10/1/1993
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 9.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.0223 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.0265 (Aug 16, 2023) |
| All-time low | $0.0187 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.0244 |
| 52-week low | $0.0221 |
| Median price | $0.0226 |
| Average price | $0.0227 |
| Largest weekly change | +29.6% (Jun 19, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 665 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 5 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 ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.0223 per EA (NDC 00228202950), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET has declined 9.0%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0187 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.0265 (Aug 16, 2023), with a median of $0.0226 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET?
5 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET?
ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET (NDC 00228202950) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.