Product Information
METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Aurolife Pharma LLC, priced at $0.1909 per EA under NDC 13107008801. Its NADAC has been published 494 times since Mar 9, 2016.
FDA first approved this application on Aug 31, 2015. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AA.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Aurolife Pharma LLCNDC
13107008801
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/20/2025
Active Ingredients
METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA203502FDA Approved
8/31/2015
TE Code
AA
On Market Since
9/15/2015
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has been published 494 times since Mar 9, 2016, and over the history we have for it it has held within roughly two percent of its current level. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1909 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.2148 (Apr 13, 2016) |
| All-time low | $0.1011 (Feb 23, 2022) |
| Median price | $0.1472 |
| Average price | $0.1492 |
| Largest weekly change | +19.8% (Jun 19, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 494 |
| Tracking since | Mar 9, 2016 |
1W
N/A
1M
N/A
3M
N/A
6M
N/A
1Y
N/A
3Y
+6.4%
5Y
+57.8%
All
-0.8%
Last surveyed Aug 20, 2025 — this NDC no longer appears in the current weekly NADAC file.
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 2 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 32% 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 METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Aurolife Pharma LLC, is $0.1909 per EA (NDC 13107008801), effective Aug 20, 2025.
How has the price of METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has held within roughly two percent of its current level. It has been tracked across 494 weekly CMS publications since Mar 9, 2016.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
Since Mar 9, 2016, the NADAC for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1011 (Feb 23, 2022) to a high of $0.2148 (Apr 13, 2016), with a median of $0.1472 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET, is $0.1306 per EA — about 32% below METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET (NDC 13107008801) is labeled by Aurolife Pharma LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.