Product Information
DAPSONE 5% GEL is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $0.7335 per GM under NDC 16714095601. Its NADAC has been published 359 times since Oct 9, 2019.
FDA first approved this application on Oct 16, 2017. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
50 mg/g
Manufacturer
NorthStar Rx LLCNDC
16714095601
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
DAPSONEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA209506FDA Approved
10/16/2017
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
10/16/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for DAPSONE 5% GEL has been published 359 times since Oct 9, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has declined 84.9%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.7335 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $4.8636 (Oct 16, 2019) |
| All-time low | $0.7039 (May 20, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $1.1741 |
| 52-week low | $0.7039 |
| Median price | $2.3501 |
| Average price | $2.4489 |
| Largest weekly change | +53.7% (Jul 21, 2021) |
| Weeks tracked | 359 |
| Tracking since | Oct 9, 2019 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 4 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 9% 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 DAPSONE 5% GEL?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DAPSONE 5% GEL, manufactured by NorthStar Rx LLC, is $0.7335 per GM (NDC 16714095601), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of DAPSONE 5% GEL changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for DAPSONE 5% GEL has declined 84.9%. It has been tracked across 359 weekly CMS publications since Oct 9, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DAPSONE 5% GEL?
Since Oct 9, 2019, the NADAC for DAPSONE 5% GEL has ranged from a low of $0.7039 (May 20, 2026) to a high of $4.8636 (Oct 16, 2019), with a median of $2.3501 per GM.
Are there cheaper alternatives to DAPSONE 5% GEL?
Yes. 4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, DAPSONE 5% GEL, is $0.6700 per GM — about 9% below DAPSONE 5% GEL.
Who manufactures DAPSONE 5% GEL?
DAPSONE 5% GEL (NDC 16714095601) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.