Product Information
LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET is a brand product labeled by Allergan, Inc., priced at $14.7432 per EA under NDC 00456200501. Its NADAC has been published 663 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 14, 2002. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the ESCITALOPRAM market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Allergan, Inc.NDC
00456200501
Classification
Brand
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
1/2/2026
Active Ingredients
ESCITALOPRAM OXALATEApproval Type
New Drug (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA021323FDA Approved
8/14/2002
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
8/14/2002
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET has been published 663 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 204.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $14.7432 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $14.7432 (Aug 19, 2026) |
| All-time low | $4.8405 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $14.7432 |
| 52-week low | $14.0263 |
| Median price | $11.2408 |
| Average price | $10.6042 |
| Largest weekly change | +11.0% (Jul 8, 2015) |
| Weeks tracked | 663 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
No other NADAC-published product shares this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. Compare the broader picture on the ESCITALOPRAM market page.
Lowest-Cost Alternatives
No alternatives available
Related Drugs
Same classification
Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Allergan, Inc., is $14.7432 per EA (NDC 00456200501), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET has risen 204.6%. It has been tracked across 663 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $4.8405 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $14.7432 (Aug 19, 2026), with a median of $11.2408 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET?
LEXAPRO 5 MG TABLET (NDC 00456200501) is labeled by Allergan, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a brand product.