Product Information
METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET is a generic product labeled by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., priced at $0.1663 per EA under NDC 31722094601. Its NADAC has been published 372 times since Jul 10, 2019.
FDA first approved this application on Jan 3, 2019. Its Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence code is AA.
Strength
5 mg/1
Manufacturer
Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc.NDC
31722094601
Classification
Generic
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Effective Date
8/19/2026
Active Ingredients
METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDEApproval Type
Generic (ANDA)
FDA Application
ANDA211228FDA Approved
1/3/2019
TE Code
AA
On Market Since
1/3/2019
Pharmacological Classes
Price Statistics
The NADAC for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has been published 372 times since Jul 10, 2019, and over the history we have for it it has risen 22.8%. The table below summarizes its recorded NADAC range and movement.
| Current price | $0.1663 per EA |
|---|---|
| All-time high | $0.1950 (Feb 11, 2026) |
| All-time low | $0.1011 (Feb 23, 2022) |
| 52-week high | $0.1950 |
| 52-week low | $0.1663 |
| Median price | $0.1418 |
| Average price | $0.1491 |
| Largest weekly change | +19.8% (Jun 19, 2024) |
| Weeks tracked | 372 |
| Tracking since | Jul 10, 2019 |
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 21% 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 METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
The current National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET, manufactured by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., is $0.1663 per EA (NDC 31722094601), effective Aug 19, 2026.
How has the price of METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET changed over time?
Over the history we have for it, the NADAC for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has risen 22.8%. It has been tracked across 372 weekly CMS publications since Jul 10, 2019.
What are the highest and lowest recorded NADAC prices for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
Since Jul 10, 2019, the NADAC for METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET has ranged from a low of $0.1011 (Feb 23, 2022) to a high of $0.1950 (Feb 11, 2026), with a median of $0.1418 per EA.
Are there cheaper alternatives to METHADONE HCL 5 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, METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET, is $0.1306 per EA — about 21% below METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET.
Who manufactures METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET?
METHADONE HCL 5 MG TABLET (NDC 31722094601) is labeled by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc., and CMS classifies it as a generic product.