Product Information
CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB is a generic product labeled by Sandoz Inc., priced at $1.9916 per EA under NDC 00781528364. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Feb 14, 2008.
The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the Cetirizine Hydrochloride market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Sandoz Inc.NDC
00781528364
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA078692FDA Approved
2/14/2008
On Market Since
2/14/2008
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has risen 17.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $1.9916 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.1494 (Jul 12, 2017) |
| All-time low | $1.4032 (Feb 17, 2021) |
| 52-week high | $2.2614 |
| 52-week low | $1.9916 |
| Median price | $2.0026 |
| Average price | $2.1138 |
| Largest weekly change | +128.2% (Jul 22, 2015) |
| 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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 97% 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 CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB, manufactured by Sandoz Inc., is $1.9916 per EA (NDC 00781528364), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB has risen 17.0%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB has ranged from a low of $1.4032 (Feb 17, 2021) to a high of $4.1494 (Jul 12, 2017), with a median of $2.0026 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB?
Yes. 3 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG TABLET, is $0.0517 per EA — about 97% below CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB.
Who manufactures CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB?
CETIRIZINE HCL 5 MG CHEW TAB (NDC 00781528364) is labeled by Sandoz Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.