Product Information
ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1691 per EA under NDC 23155014801. Its NADAC has been published 539 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Feb 7, 2012.
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Strength
50 mg/1
Manufacturer
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
23155014801
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
9/23/2026
Active Ingredients
ACARBOSEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA202271FDA Approved
2/7/2012
On Market Since
4/16/2021
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET has been published 539 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 50.7%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1691 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.3766 (Feb 12, 2014) |
| All-time low | $0.1425 (Feb 21, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1772 |
| 52-week low | $0.1435 |
| Median price | $0.1998 |
| Average price | $0.2273 |
| Largest weekly change | +40.8% (Mar 20, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 539 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
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). 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 ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET, manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.1691 per EA (NDC 23155014801), effective Sep 30, 2026.
How has the price of ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET has declined 50.7%. It has been tracked across 539 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1425 (Feb 21, 2024) to a high of $0.3766 (Feb 12, 2014), with a median of $0.1998 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET?
2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET?
ACARBOSE 50 MG TABLET (NDC 23155014801) is labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.