Product Information

BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC, priced at $8.0233 per EA under NDC 24979024806. Its NADAC has been published 134 times since Jan 31, 2024.

FDA first approved this application on Nov 10, 2011.

The High Outlier badge above means this manufacturer's average price in the bupropion hydrochloride market falls above Q3 + 1.5·IQR across all competing manufacturers. We only apply this flag in markets with four or more competitors. Full definition: glossary → outlier.

BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET

bupropion hydrochloride
$8.0233per EA
High Outlier

Strength

450 mg/1

NDC

24979024806

Classification

Generic

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE

Route

ORAL

Effective Date

8/19/2026

Active Ingredients

BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE

Approval Type

Authorized Generic (NDA)

FDA Application

NDA022497

FDA Approved

11/10/2011

On Market Since

12/15/2023

Pharmacological Classes

Aminoketone
Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors
Increased Dopamine Activity
Increased Norepinephrine Activity
Norepinephrine Uptake Inhibitors

Price Statistics

The NADAC for BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET has been published 134 times since Jan 31, 2024, and over the history we have for it it has declined 9.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.

Current price$8.0233 per EA
All-time high$8.8913 (Feb 14, 2024)
All-time low$5.5246 (Nov 20, 2024)
52-week high$8.3176
52-week low$6.7732
Median price$7.5194
Average price$7.2245
Largest weekly change+33.5% (Jun 19, 2024)
Weeks tracked134
Tracking sinceJan 31, 2024

Price History

1W

+2.7%

1M

+2.6%

3M

+5.6%

6M

+6.7%

1Y

+33.0%

3Y

N/A

5Y

N/A

All

-9.8%

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). Switching to the cheapest would cut per-unit acquisition cost by roughly 6% at current NADAC. These are candidates to verify clinically, not guaranteed substitutes — see our generic drug prices guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NADAC price of BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET?

The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET, manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC, is $8.0233 per EA (NDC 24979024806), effective Aug 19, 2026.

How has the price of BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET changed over time?

Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET has declined 9.8%. It has been tracked across 134 weekly CMS publications since Jan 31, 2024.

What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET?

Since Jan 31, 2024, the NADAC for BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $5.5246 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $8.8913 (Feb 14, 2024), with a median of $7.5194 per EA.

Are there cheaper alternatives to BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET?

Yes. 2 manufacturers publish a NADAC-priced product with the same active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. The lowest-priced option, BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET, is $7.5194 per EA — about 6% below BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET.

Who manufactures BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET?

BUPROPION HCL XL 450 MG TABLET (NDC 24979024806) is labeled by Upsher-Smith Laboratories LLC, and CMS classifies it as a generic product.