Product Information
CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.2387 per EA under NDC 23155066301. Its NADAC has been published 421 times since Aug 1, 2018.
FDA first approved this application on Dec 12, 2014. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
.5 ug/1
Manufacturer
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
23155066301
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
CALCITRIOLApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA091356FDA Approved
12/12/2014
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
5/29/2018
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE has been published 421 times since Aug 1, 2018, and over the history we have for it it has declined 41.1%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.2387 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.4137 (Oct 10, 2018) |
| All-time low | $0.1796 (Apr 17, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.2516 |
| 52-week low | $0.2344 |
| Median price | $0.2955 |
| Average price | $0.2949 |
| Largest weekly change | -36.4% (Apr 17, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 421 |
| Tracking since | Aug 1, 2018 |
Generic Alternatives
The matcher finds 1 manufacturer 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 25% 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 CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE, manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.2387 per EA (NDC 23155066301), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE has declined 41.1%. It has been tracked across 421 weekly CMS publications since Aug 1, 2018.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE?
Since Aug 1, 2018, the NADAC for CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $0.1796 (Apr 17, 2024) to a high of $0.4137 (Oct 10, 2018), with a median of $0.2955 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE?
Yes. 1 manufacturer publishes a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE, is $0.1796 per EA — about 25% below CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE.
Who manufactures CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE?
CALCITRIOL 0.5 MCG CAPSULE (NDC 23155066301) is labeled by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.