Product Information
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1012 per EA under NDC 23155065201. Its NADAC has been published 442 times since Mar 7, 2018.
FDA first approved this application on Sep 23, 2015. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
500 mg/1
Manufacturer
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
23155065201
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METRONIDAZOLEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA205245FDA Approved
9/23/2015
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
11/29/2017
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET has been published 442 times since Mar 7, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 68.6%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1012 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.3225 (Mar 14, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.0797 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1094 |
| 52-week low | $0.0999 |
| Median price | $0.1449 |
| Average price | $0.1493 |
| Largest weekly change | +39.1% (Jun 19, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 442 |
| Tracking since | Mar 7, 2018 |
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 METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET, manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.1012 per EA (NDC 23155065201), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET has declined 68.6%. It has been tracked across 442 weekly CMS publications since Mar 7, 2018.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET?
Since Mar 7, 2018, the NADAC for METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.0797 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.3225 (Mar 14, 2018), with a median of $0.1449 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET?
2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength as METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET in a comparable dosage form, but none are currently priced below it.
Who manufactures METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET?
METRONIDAZOLE 500 MG TABLET (NDC 23155065201) is labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.