Product Information
VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.2337 per EA under NDC 00591401201. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Oct 29, 1991. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
250 mg/1
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00591401201
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
VALPROIC ACIDApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA073229FDA Approved
10/29/1991
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
9/8/2009
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 56.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2337 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.2584 (Mar 13, 2024) |
| All-time low | $0.1491 (Nov 28, 2013) |
| 52-week high | $0.2518 |
| 52-week low | $0.2337 |
| Median price | $0.2187 |
| Average price | $0.2084 |
| Largest weekly change | +31.7% (Jul 19, 2017) |
| Weeks tracked | 665 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.2337 per EA (NDC 00591401201), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE has risen 56.7%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $0.1491 (Nov 28, 2013) to a high of $0.2584 (Mar 13, 2024), with a median of $0.2187 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE?
1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE?
VALPROIC ACID 250 MG CAPSULE (NDC 00591401201) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.