Product Information
ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE is a generic product labeled by Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., priced at $0.1444 per EA under NDC 29300013101. Its NADAC has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013.
FDA first approved this application on Jun 6, 2008. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AB — FDA rates it therapeutically equivalent to (substitutable for) its reference product.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.NDC
29300013101
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
ZALEPLONApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA078989FDA Approved
6/6/2008
TE Code
AB
On Market Since
5/5/2009
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE has been published 665 times since Nov 28, 2013, and over the history we have for it it has declined 42.0%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1444 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.3049 (Jul 15, 2015) |
| All-time low | $0.1229 (Nov 20, 2024) |
| 52-week high | $0.1638 |
| 52-week low | $0.1444 |
| Median price | $0.1935 |
| Average price | $0.2018 |
| Largest weekly change | +50.5% (Oct 21, 2020) |
| Weeks tracked | 665 |
| Tracking since | Nov 28, 2013 |
Generic Alternatives
No other NADAC-published product shares this drug's active ingredient and strength in a comparable dosage form. Compare the broader picture on the zaleplon market page.
Lowest-Cost Alternatives
No alternatives available
Related Drugs
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NADAC price of ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE, manufactured by Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., is $0.1444 per EA (NDC 29300013101), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE has declined 42.0%. It has been tracked across 665 weekly CMS publications since Nov 28, 2013.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE?
Since Nov 28, 2013, the NADAC for ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE has ranged from a low of $0.1229 (Nov 20, 2024) to a high of $0.3049 (Jul 15, 2015), with a median of $0.1935 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE?
No other NADAC-published product currently shares the active ingredient and strength of ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE in a comparable dosage form, so no direct lower-cost alternative is listed.
Who manufactures ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE?
ZALEPLON 5 MG CAPSULE (NDC 29300013101) is labeled by Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.