Product Information
TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.1405 per EA under NDC 00591279086. Its NADAC has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 29, 2002. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
6 mg/1
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00591279086
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Authorized Generic (NDA)
FDA Application
NDA021447FDA Approved
8/29/2002
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
2/6/2012
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE has been published 671 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 95.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1405 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.4132 (Jan 15, 2014) |
| All-time low | $0.1252 (Jul 22, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $0.1731 |
| 52-week low | $0.1252 |
| Median price | $0.7866 |
| Average price | $1.2610 |
| Largest weekly change | +59.1% (Dec 19, 2018) |
| Weeks tracked | 671 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 3 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 TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.1405 per EA (NDC 00591279086), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE has declined 95.7%. It has been tracked across 671 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $0.1252 (Jul 22, 2026) to a high of $3.4132 (Jan 15, 2014), with a median of $0.7866 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE?
3 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE?
TIZANIDINE HCL 6 MG CAPSULE (NDC 00591279086) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.