This NDC is on FDA's drug shortage list (posted Oct 25, 2022)
Product Information
ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL is a generic product labeled by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, priced at $0.5270 per EA under NDC 00487990130. Its NADAC has been published 661 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Jun 26, 2001. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AN.
Strength
2.5 mg/.5mL
Manufacturer
Nephron Pharmaceuticals CorporationNDC
00487990130
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
ALBUTEROL SULFATEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA075664FDA Approved
6/26/2001
TE Code
AN
On Market Since
6/26/2001
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL has been published 661 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 44.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.5270 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.5292 (Aug 12, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.3446 (Jul 20, 2016) |
| 52-week high | $0.5292 |
| 52-week low | $0.4406 |
| Median price | $0.3623 |
| Average price | $0.3806 |
| Largest weekly change | +26.8% (Dec 6, 2023) |
| Weeks tracked | 661 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 31% at current NADAC. 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 ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL, manufactured by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, is $0.5270 per EA (NDC 00487990130), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL has risen 44.4%. It has been tracked across 661 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL has ranged from a low of $0.3446 (Jul 20, 2016) to a high of $0.5292 (Aug 12, 2026), with a median of $0.3623 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL?
Yes. 4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL, is $0.3616 per EA — about 31% below ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL.
Who manufactures ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL?
ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL (NDC 00487990130) is labeled by Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.
Is ALBUTEROL 2.5 MG/0.5 ML SOL in shortage?
Yes — NDC 00487990130 is currently listed in FDA's drug shortage database (posted Oct 25, 2022).