Product Information
DAPSONE 5% GEL is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $0.6750 per GM under NDC 16714095602. Its NADAC has been published 353 times since Jan 1, 2020.
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
16714095602
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
TOPICAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
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 353 times since Jan 1, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has declined 81.4%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.6750 per GM |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $3.7671 (Jun 10, 2020) |
| All-time low | $0.6597 (Jul 22, 2026) |
| 52-week high | $1.2376 |
| 52-week low | $0.6597 |
| Median price | $2.8152 |
| Average price | $2.3392 |
| Largest weekly change | +23.5% (Oct 23, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 353 |
| Tracking since | Jan 1, 2020 |
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 2% 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 $0.6750 per GM (NDC 16714095602), effective Sep 30, 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 81.4%. It has been tracked across 353 weekly CMS publications since Jan 1, 2020.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for DAPSONE 5% GEL?
Since Jan 1, 2020, the NADAC for DAPSONE 5% GEL has ranged from a low of $0.6597 (Jul 22, 2026) to a high of $3.7671 (Jun 10, 2020), with a median of $2.8152 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 $0.6638 per GM — about 2% below DAPSONE 5% GEL.
Who manufactures DAPSONE 5% GEL?
DAPSONE 5% GEL (NDC 16714095602) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.