Product Information
DAPSONE 5% GEL is a generic product labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, priced at $0.6700 per GM under NDC 16714095602. Its NADAC has been published 347 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
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 347 times since Jan 1, 2020, and over the history we have for it it has declined 81.5%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.6700 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 | $2.3680 |
| Largest weekly change | +23.5% (Oct 23, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 347 |
| 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). 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 DAPSONE 5% GEL?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for DAPSONE 5% GEL, manufactured by NorthStar Rx LLC, is $0.6700 per GM (NDC 16714095602), 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 81.5%. It has been tracked across 347 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?
4 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as DAPSONE 5% GEL in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures DAPSONE 5% GEL?
DAPSONE 5% GEL (NDC 16714095602) is labeled by NorthStar Rx LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.