Product Information
ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $4.2539 per EA under NDC 00591243415. Its NADAC has been published 229 times since May 19, 2021.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 31, 2021. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB2 — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
20 mg/1
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00591243415
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
ISOTRETINOINApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA205063FDA Approved
3/31/2021
TE Code
AB2
On Market Since
4/29/2021
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE has been published 229 times since May 19, 2021, and over the history we have for it it has risen 43.3%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $4.2539 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $24.8070 (Jun 15, 2022) |
| All-time low | $2.6299 (Jun 23, 2021) |
| 52-week high | $9.4147 |
| 52-week low | $4.2539 |
| Median price | $15.2958 |
| Average price | $14.6003 |
| Largest weekly change | +843.3% (Jul 21, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 229 |
| Tracking since | May 19, 2021 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 6 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 55% 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 ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $4.2539 per EA (NDC 00591243415), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE has risen 43.3%. It has been tracked across 229 weekly CMS publications since May 19, 2021.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE?
Since May 19, 2021, the NADAC for ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $2.6299 (Jun 23, 2021) to a high of $24.8070 (Jun 15, 2022), with a median of $15.2958 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE?
Yes. 6 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE, is $1.9325 per EA — about 55% below ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE.
Who manufactures ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE?
ISOTRETINOIN 20 MG CAPSULE (NDC 00591243415) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.