Product Information
MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., priced at $0.1012 per EA under NDC 00591564205. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Mar 3, 1987. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
2.5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.NDC
00591564205
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
MINOXIDILApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA071344FDA Approved
3/3/1987
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
10/26/2009
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 26.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1012 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1481 (Apr 13, 2022) |
| All-time low | $0.0650 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1024 |
| 52-week low | $0.0941 |
| Median price | $0.1197 |
| Average price | $0.1170 |
| Largest weekly change | +54.5% (Aug 21, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 665 |
| 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 MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Actavis Pharma, Inc., is $0.1012 per EA (NDC 00591564205), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET has declined 26.4%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0650 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.1481 (Apr 13, 2022), with a median of $0.1197 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET?
3 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET?
MINOXIDIL 2.5 MG TABLET (NDC 00591564205) is labeled by Actavis Pharma, Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.